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Hopewell 1 [hohp-wel, -wuh l] EXAMPLES| noun a city in E Virginia, on the James River. Liberaldictionary.com
Hopewell 2or Hope·well·i·an [hohp-wel, -wuh l or hohp-wel-ee-uh n] adjective Archaeology. of or relating to an advanced mound-building and agricultural Amerindian culture 100 b.c.–a.d. 400, centered in Ohio and Illinois and characterized by geometric earthworks, many large conical or dome-shaped burial mounds, corded and stamped pottery, ornamental knives and tobacco pipes, and the extensive trading of raw materials and artifacts. Origin of Hopewell 2after Cloud Hopewell, owner (circa 1890) of a farm in Ross Co., Ohio, on which tumuli characterizing the culture were excavated Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019 Examples from the Web for hopewell Contemporary Examples of hopewell
Prior to her marriage, she joined a psychedelic rock band, Hopewell, and toured with the band through Europe for five years.
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Historical Examples of hopewell
This may account for the language of the treaty of Hopewell.
John Marshall
The treaty of Hopewell seems not to have established a solid peace.
John Marshall
“You’ll find her there,” said Hopewell with a gesture of his bow.
Helen Beecher Long
“You been in deep trouble yourself, Mr. Day,” said Hopewell.
Helen Beecher Long
“They tell me, Mr. Day, that he’s a wonderful child,” Hopewell said seriously.
Helen Beecher Long
