1
a
: a member of a Nahuatl-speaking people that founded the Mexican empire conquered by Cortes in 1519
b
: a member of any people under Aztec influence
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: nahuatl
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The ship, named after the last Aztec emperor, and its crew are a diplomatic symbol of Mexico abroad, according to the fact sheet.
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Named after the last Aztec emperor, who was executed by the Spanish conquerors in 1525, it was built in Spain in 1981 and acquired by the Mexican Navy to train cadets and officers.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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The Aztec — or Mexica — people oversaw an extensive economic network that involved trade with communities outside of the Mexica Empire, even rivals.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Not counting premium courtside or tabled seats at floor level, the most expensive areas are now $3,106, which is $1,130 for the actual ticket and $1,976 for the mandatory Aztec Club donation.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Named after the last Aztec emperor, who was executed by the Spanish conquerors in 1525, it was built in Spain in 1981 and acquired by the Mexican Navy to train cadets and officers.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
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The Aztec — or Mexica — people oversaw an extensive economic network that involved trade with communities outside of the Mexica Empire, even rivals.
—Rosie McCall, Discover Magazine, 12 May 2025
Not counting premium courtside or tabled seats at floor level, the most expensive areas are now $3,106, which is $1,130 for the actual ticket and $1,976 for the mandatory Aztec Club donation.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“Aztec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Aztec. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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Aztec
noun
Az·tec
ˈaz-ˌtek 
: a member of an Indigenous people that ruled a large empire in Mexico in the 15th-16th centuries
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