cakchiquel
Definition
Noun: 1. A Mayan language: The language spoken by the Cakchiquel people, primarily in the south-central highlands of Guatemala. 2. A member of a Mayan people: An individual belonging to the Cakchiquel ethnic group, one of the Indigenous peoples of Guatemala.
Usage Examples
- As a language:
- Linguists are studying the grammar of Cakchiquel.
- Some communities publish local news in both Spanish and Cakchiquel.
- As a person:
- She is a Cakchiquel from the town of Sololá.
- The Cakchiquel have a rich tradition of weaving.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the people or their language.
- They are working to preserve Cakchiquel culture.
- He is a Cakchiquel language teacher.
Variants and Related Words
- Kaqchikel: This is the preferred spelling and name used by the people and in academic contexts today. "Cakchiquel" is an older, Spanish-influenced spelling.
- Kaqchikel language: The modern, standardized name for the language.
Synonyms
- Kaqchikel (preferred modern synonym for both the people and the language).
Noun
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the Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel
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a member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala
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