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Mayan

1 of 1noun
/ˈmaɪən/
1

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.
2

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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