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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The Continental Studios building is a pastiche of other Wright creations in the Mayan Revival style, particularly the Ennis House.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025
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
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“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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