Whorf made notable claims about Hopi's perception of what?
Emotions
Color
Time
Direction
Answer
Time, according to Whorf's notable claims, is central to the Hopi perception of reality. It differs from the Western concept of time as a linear progression. Hopi perceive time as cyclical, interconnected, and inseparable from space and other aspects of existence. Their language reflects this unique temporal perspective, shaping their comprehension and interactions with the world around them.
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