Mam (Noun)
Meaning 1
A Mayan language spoken by the Mam.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A member of a Mayan people of southwestern Guatemala.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Mam people have traditionally been farmers, growing crops such as corn and beans.
- In the town of San Marcos La Laguna, many Mam women still wear traditional clothing.
- The Mam language is a Mayan language and is still spoken by many people in the region.
- The Mam people have a rich cultural heritage, including a strong tradition of textiles and pottery.
- In recent years, some Mam have migrated to cities such as Quetzaltenango and Guatemala City for work.