cakchiquel

Thân thiện

A Cakchiquel woman weaves a colorful textile.

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).

Học thuật

Noun

1. the Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel
2. a member of the Mayan people living in south central Guatemala

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