maya Definition
- 1a member of an American Indian people of southeastern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala
- 2the language of the Maya, a Mayan language family
Using maya: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "maya" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The ancient Maya civilization was one of the most advanced in the Americas.
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There are over 30 different Mayan languages spoken today.
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Summary: maya in Brief
The term 'maya' [mah-yuh] refers to a member of an American Indian people of southeastern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, and the language of the Maya, a Mayan language family. The ancient Maya civilization was one of the most advanced in the Americas, and there are over 30 different Mayan languages spoken today.
