Mayan
1 of 1noun/ˈmaɪən/
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a family of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras, including languages like K'iche', Yucatec, and Mam
- The Mayan is a complex language with a rich history.
- She is studying Mayan at the university to better understand the ancient texts.
- The professor specializes in Mayan and its various dialects.
- Mayan is still spoken by millions of people in Central America.
- Learning Mayan has helped her connect with her heritage.
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a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
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