hopi

Thân thiện

A Hopi elder shares traditional stories with children.

Definition

Noun: 1. The Shoshonean language spoken by the Hopi people: A Uto-Aztecan language traditionally spoken by the Hopi people, primarily in northeastern Arizona. 2. A member of the Shoshonean people of northeastern Arizona: An individual belonging to a Pueblo Native American tribe historically situated in what is now northeastern Arizona.

Usage Examples

• Referring to the language:
  • She is studying the Hopi language to better understand their cultural stories.
  • Several elders are fluent in Hopi.
• Referring to a person:
  • My neighbor is a Hopi and a skilled potter.
  • The Hopi have lived in this region for centuries.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Reference: The term is often used in anthropological, linguistic, and historical contexts to refer to the people, their culture, or their language.
  • The Hopi worldview emphasizes balance and harmony with nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Hopi-Tewa: Refers to a community of Tewa-speaking people living on the Hopi mesas.
• Hopi Reservation: The federally recognized territory of the Hopi people in Arizona.

Synonyms

• Pueblo Indian (This is a broader category; Hopi are one specific Pueblo group.)
• Native American (This is a very broad, general term.)

Notes on Usage

• "Hopi" is both a singular and plural noun when referring to people (e.g., one Hopi, many Hopi).
• It is typically capitalized as it is a proper noun referring to a specific ethnicity and language.
• When used as an adjective, it describes things pertaining to the Hopi people (e.g., Hopi pottery, Hopi ceremonies).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Shoshonean language spoken by the Hopi
2. a member of the Shoshonean people of northeastern Arizona

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