Mayan
UK: ˈmaɪən | US: ˈmaɪən
n. A member of an indigenous people of southeastern Mexico and Central America.
adj. Relating to the Maya people, their languages, or their culture.
The term "Mayan" derives from "Maya," the name of the indigenous people and their civilization, combined with the English adjectival suffix "-n." "Maya" itself originates from the Yucatec Mayan word mayab, meaning "flat land" or "the few," though its exact etymology in the Mayan languages remains debated. The suffix "-n" is a common English adaptation to form adjectives (e.g., "Mexican," "African").
The Mayan civilization flourished in Mesoamerica for centuries.
She studied Mayan hieroglyphs at university.
This pottery displays traditional Mayan designs.
Many Mayan languages are still spoken today.
The Mayan calendar is renowned for its complexity.