Yucatec (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the Mayan people of the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Yucatec Maya have a rich cultural heritage that dates back to the pre-Columbian era.
- Many Yucatec people still speak the Yucatec Maya language, also known as Maya or Mayan.
- The Yucatec were skilled architects and built many impressive structures, including the famous Chichen Itza pyramid.
- In the 19th century, the Yucatec were involved in a series of rebellions against the Mexican government.
- Today, the Yucatec continue to live in the Yucatan peninsula, where they work as farmers, artisans, and tour guides.
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Meaning 2
A Mayan language spoken by the Yucatec.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.