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Maya Definition & Meaning

maya
noun
  1. a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy; "Mayans had a system of writing and an accurate calendar"
  2. a family of American Indian languages spoken by Maya

"Maya" in song lyrics

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  • "Rip your heart out, with the technique of a Maya"
    Akir f/ Immortal Technique — Treason
  • "hotel maya"
    AOL — AOL
  • "royal maya"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does maya mean?
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy; "Mayans had a system of writing and an accurate calendar" a family of American Indian languages spoken by Maya
What part of speech is maya?
Maya is a noun.
How many definitions does maya have?
Maya has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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