I. ˈmī(y)ən sometimes ˈmäyən or ˈmā(y)ən noun
( -s )
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Maya (II) + -an, n. suffix
1. : a language stock of Central America and Mexico consisting of Huastec, Chicomuceltec; Yucatec, Mopan; Chontal, Chol, Chorti; Tzeltal, Tzotzil, Tojolabal; Chuj; Jacaltec, Kanhobal, Motozintlec, Mam, Aguacatec, Ixil; Uspantec, Quiche, Cakchiquel, Tzutuhil; Kekchi, Pokonchi, and Pokomam
2.
a. : the peoples speaking Mayan languages
b. : a member of such peoples
II. adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Maya (II) + -an, adjective suffix
1. : of, relating to, or constituting the Mayan language stock or peoples : of the kind or style characteristic of or used by the Mayan peoples
2. : of or relating to Maya or the Maya : of the kind or style characteristic of or used by the Maya