A member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy:
— Mayans had a system of writing and an accurate calendar.

synonym: Mayan.

Polish: Maj

An ethnic minority speaking Mayan languages and living in Yucatan and adjacent areas.

A family of American Indian languages spoken by Mayas.

synonyms: Mayan, Mayan language.