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Cakchiquel

Cakchiquel

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A person from a Maya group in central Guatemala
  • noun
: cakchiquel
  • Many Cakchiquels still speak their native language at home.

Examples

  • The Cakchiquel have preserved many of their traditional customs and language.

  • The Cakchiquel community celebrates their traditions with vibrant festivals.

  • A group of Cakchiquel leaders gathered to discuss community issues.

  • He is proud of his Cakchiquel heritage and teaches it to his children.

  • A group of Cakchiquel leaders gathered to discuss community issues.

  • He is proud of his Cakchiquel heritage and teaches it to his children.

  • The Cakchiquel community celebrates their traditions with vibrant festivals.

Compounds

Cakchiquel language
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A Mayan language spoken by the Cakchiquel people in the highlands of Guatemala

Surface Forms

Cakchiquel singular
Cakchiquels plural

Etymology

Cakchiquel comes from the people's own Mayan name, often written Kaqchikel, and it names the Maya group who live in the highlands of Guatemala, so when you see Cakchiquel think 'the Cakchiquel people'.