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Mayan Definition & Meaning

mayan
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

"Mayan" in song lyrics

See how mayan is used in real songs:

  • "I'm a hustle mayan"
    Yukmouth f/ Big Krizz Kaliko, Dorasel, Gonzoe, — Regime Mobstaz
  • "mexico mayan"
    AOL — AOL
  • "grand mayan"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does mayan 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 mayan?
Mayan is a noun.
How many definitions does mayan have?
Mayan has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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