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Definition of yucatan
yucatan
/ˌjuːkəˈtæn/
Yu · ca · tan
Adjective:Yucatecan
yucatan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A state in southeastern Mexico located on the northern part of the Yucatán Peninsula, south of the Gulf of Mexico, with Mérida as its capital and largest city.
2
A large peninsula in southeastern Mexico and northern Central America that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea, renowned as the heartland of the ancient Maya civilization.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yucatan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yucatan