Mayan

noun

Ma·​yan ˈmī-ən How to pronounce Mayan (audio)
1
: a member of the peoples speaking Mayan languages
2
: an extensive language family of Central America and Mexico
Mayan adjective

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Photographed by Mayan Toledano Though Jennie has been the subject of countless photoshoots, the singer is quite camera shy. Irene Kim, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2025 The jury will include the likes of Shondaland’s Annie Laks, Grosse Pointe Garden Society actor Jocko Sims, Mayan Lopez and Roku’s Olivia LaRoche. Peter White, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025 Off-property adventures tailored to the whole family are also available and include trips to nearby cenotes and Mayan ruins. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025 Preserving Ancient Mayan Traditions Through Food Eat From A (Growing) Four Acre Farm Blancaneaux Lodge is located on the banks of Privassion river in the Mountain Pine Ridge Reserve, surrounded by lush foliage, waterfalls and Mayan ruins such as the Caracol archaeological site. Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Mayan

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Mayan was in 1900

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“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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