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mayan

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmaɪən// mayan

adj. relating to the Maya people, their culture, or their language. You use this to describe things from this ancient civilization in Central America.

adj. relating to the Maya people of southern Mexico and Central America, or their civilization and languages. Often used to describe archaeological sites, historical periods, or cultural artifacts.


SIMPLE

We visited several Mayan ruins during our trip to Mexico.

CONTEXTUAL

Archaeologists recently discovered a hidden Mayan temple deep within the Guatemalan jungle.

COMPLEX

The Mayan calendar is renowned for its mathematical precision and its sophisticated understanding of celestial cycles, reflecting the advanced astronomical knowledge of the civilization.

Synonyms
Origin

From Maya + -an.

Usage

Typically used as an adjective to modify nouns like 'culture', 'ruins', or 'languages'.

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