zapotec
/ˈzɑpətɛk/
noun
- A member of an Indigenous people of southern Mexico, especially in the state of Oaxaca.
- The Zapotec have a rich cultural heritage that includes ancient ruins and traditional crafts.
- She is a Zapotec artist who weaves textiles using techniques passed down for generations.
- Many Zapotec still speak their native language in their communities today.
- The language spoken by the Zapotec people.
- He is learning Zapotec to communicate with his grandmother, who speaks it fluently.
- The school offers classes in Zapotec to help preserve the language.
- Zapotec has many different dialects across the villages of Oaxaca.
adjective
- Relating to the Zapotec people, their culture, or their language.
- The Zapotec ruins at Monte Albán are a popular tourist destination.
- Zapotec cuisine includes dishes like tlayudas and mole.
- She wore a traditional Zapotec dress embroidered with colorful patterns.