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Hopi dialect

Hopi

A Northern Uto-Aztecan language of the Hopi people of north-eastern Arizona. Around 5,000 speakers; the language famously analysed by Whorf in his work on linguistic relativity.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Hopi?

Hopi is a dialect of the Hopi language.

Where is Hopi spoken?

Hopi is primarily spoken in United States.

Which region is Hopi associated with?

Hopi is part of the North America region on DialectAtlas.

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