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mayan Synonyms
Another word for mayan
Choosing another word for mayan depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Relating to the Maya people, their ancient Mesoamerican civilization, or their group of languages.
Usage Example
"Archaeologists uncovered intricate maya hieroglyphs carved into the limestone lintels of the temple."
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• noun (Context 2)
A member of the indigenous Maya peoples of southern Mexico and Central America.
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"Ancient Mayans developed one of the most sophisticated astronomical and calendrical systems in the pre-Columbian Americas."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Mayan. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/mayan