mayan
/ˈmaɪən/
noun
- A member of the Maya people.
- The Mayans were skilled astronomers who tracked the movements of Venus.
- Many modern Mayans still practice traditional farming methods.
- The ancient Mayans developed a sophisticated writing system.
adjective
- Relating to the Maya people, their culture, or their language.
- Mayan mythology includes stories about the Hero Twins and the underworld.
- She is an expert in Mayan art and iconography.
- The Mayan ruins at Chichén Itzá attract millions of tourists every year.