Mayan
of or relating to the Maya, their culture, or their languages.
a member of the Mayan tribe.
a group of languages spoken by the Mayas in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize, including Yucatec, Quiché, and Huastec.
Origin of Mayan
1Other words from Mayan
- pseudo-Mayan, adjective, noun
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How to use Mayan in a sentence
The Mayans are lauded for their achievements—their art & architecture, intricate calendar, and developed culture.
The Cave Where Mayans Sacrificed Humans Is Open for Visitors | Nina Strochlic | August 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Mayans miscalculated—2013 is the year the world will end ... at least at the movies.
From ‘After Earth’ to ‘World War Z’: The Year in Apocalypse Movies | Kevin Fallon | June 24, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWhat remains fascinating about the Mayans, Houston says, is their endless passage of cycles.
The Mayans predicted that the world would end in 2012, right?
Wherever we camped the local Mayans were exceptionally helpful, especially as guides and collectors.
Summer Birds From the Yucatan Peninsula | Erwin E. Klaas
Do we then find any likeness between the religion of the Mayans and Buddhism?
The American Egypt | Channing ArnoldHe holds that 20 was the highest number in use among the Mayans.
The American Egypt | Channing ArnoldThat the tapir was worshipped by the Mayans there is no doubt: ample proof exists.
The American Egypt | Channing ArnoldBut who were these Mayans, and where did they obtain their knowledge of building?
The American Egypt | Channing Arnold
British Dictionary definitions for Mayan
/ (ˈmaɪən) /
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maya or any of their languages
a family of Central American Indian languages, including Maya, possibly a member of the Penutian phylum
another name for a Maya 2
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