Meaning of the word mayan in English
What does mayan mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
mayan
US /ˈmaɪ.ən/
UK /ˈmaɪ.ən/
Adjective
relating to the Maya, an ancient Mesoamerican civilization, or their language and culture
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The ancient Mayan civilization was known for its advanced writing system and architecture.
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We visited several impressive Mayan ruins in Mexico.
Noun
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a member of a Mesoamerican Indian people inhabiting southeast Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, whose civilization reached its height in the period AD 300–900
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The ancient Mayans developed a complex calendar system.
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Many modern Mayans still live in their ancestral lands.
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the language of the Maya people
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She is studying ancient Mayan hieroglyphs.
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Some communities still speak Mayan languages today.