noun
Hopi
HOH-pee
Hopi (noun) means a member of a Native American people of northeastern Arizona. Example: “Hopi farmers have grown corn on these mesas for centuries.”
noun
1
A member of a Native American people of northeastern Arizona.
"Hopi farmers have grown corn on these mesas for centuries."
2
The Uto-Aztecan language spoken by the Hopi people.
"She is learning Hopi from her grandmother."
How to use Hopi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the Hopi people of the American Southwest or their language.
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Word forms
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Etymology
From the Hopi word hopi, meaning roughly "well-mannered" or "civilized". The name replaced an older, offensive exonym once used by outsiders.
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What does “Hopi” mean?
The word “Hopi” means a member of a Native American people of northeastern Arizona. In plain terms, refers to the Hopi people of the American Southwest or their language.
How do you pronounce “Hopi”?
“Hopi” is pronounced HOH-pee (/ˈhoʊ.pi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hopi” in a sentence?
Here is “Hopi” used in a sentence: “Hopi farmers have grown corn on these mesas for centuries.”
What part of speech is “Hopi”?
“Hopi” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Hopi” have?
“Hopi” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a member of a Native American people of northeastern Arizona.
