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| Ma·ya [ m yə ] (plural Ma·ya or Ma·yas) |
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1. member of Central American people: a member of a Native American people of Central America and southern Mexico whose classical culture flourished between the 4th and the 8th centuries ad
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2. Native American language: a Mayan language spoken in Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize. Native speakers: 500,000.
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| [Early 19th century. Via Spanish< Maya] |
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 Ma·ya adjective |
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