Definition
Definition of Mayan - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cultureTECH. traditions, arts, and knowledge of people from southern MexicoTECH.
- Mayan culture includes advanced mathematics and astronomy.
2.
languageTECH. group of related languages spoken by indigenous Mesoamerican peoplesTECH.
- She is learning to speak a Mayan language.
3.
peopleTECH. group of native people from Central AmericaTECH.
- The Mayan people built impressive pyramids.
Adjective
1.
historyTECH. associated with the ancient civilization of the MayaTECH.
- The Mayan ruins attract many tourists.
2.
cultureTECH. connected to the indigenous Maya people or their cultureTECH.
- The Mayan traditions are still practiced today.
3.
languageTECH. pertaining to the languages of the MayaTECH.
- She is studying the Mayan language for her thesis.
Expressions with Mayan
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coastal region in Mexico with resorts and beaches
The Mayan Riviera attracts tourists from all over the world.
Origin of Mayan
Spanish, maya (Maya people)
Terms with Mayan included in their meaning
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writing
symbol used in Mayan writing
archaeology
Mayan archaeological site in Tabasco, Mexico
culture
member of the Mayan people in Guatemala
speech
Mayan language spoken by people in parts of Guatemala
tongue
mayan language spoken by an indigenous community
culture
member of a Mayan people in Guatemala
person
member of the Mayan people in Yucatán Peninsula
language
Mayan language spoken in Yucatán
Examples of Mayan in a sentence
Mayan traditions are still practiced in some regions today. The Mayan is still spoken in some regions. She studied the Mayan to understand ancient texts. The Mayan culture has a rich history. Many Mayan descendants live in Guatemala. The Mayan calendar is a complex system.
Mayan architecture is studied by archaeologists. Mayan architecture is renowned for its complexity. The Mayan calendar was highly advanced. The Mayan script is complex and ancient. Researchers are decoding Mayan inscriptions.
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- French:maya, de la culture maya, ...
- German:Maya-Kultur, maya, ...
- Italian:Maya, della cultura Maya, ...
- Spanish:maya, de los mayas, ...
- Portuguese:maia, mayan, ...
- Chinese:玛雅文化, 玛雅的, ...
- Japanese:マヤ文化, マヤ文明の, ...
- Arabic:حَضَارَة المَايَا, مايي, ...
- Hebrew:מָאיָה, שֶׁל הַמָּאיָה, ...
- Russian:культура майя, майя, ...
- Ukrainian:майя, майянський, ...
- Hindi:मायन संस्कृति, माया संबंधी, ...
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