What does MAYAN mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun, adjective

Definitions

Noun: A member of an American Indian people of Yucatán and adjacent areas.
Adjective: Relating to the Maya or their language.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈmaɪən/

UK: /ˈmʌɪən/

Origin and Usage

The term "Mayan" comes from the name of the Maya people who inhabited parts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras. As an adjective, it is used to describe anything that is related to the Maya or their language, while as a noun, it refers to a member of this indigenous group.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

Mayas, Manya, Manyu

Example Sentences

1. She visited the Mayan ruins in Mexico.
2. He studied Mayan hieroglyphs in college.
3. The Mayan civilization was one of the most advanced in history.