mayan
adjective/ˈmeɪən/
Frequency rank: #11,620 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the Maya people, their culture, language, or ancient civilization of Mesoamerica.
Example sentence
The ancient ruins were identified as part of mayan civilization by local archaeologists.
Synonyms & related words
- meso-american
- mesoamerican
- indigenous
- pre-columbian
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