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Mam

Mam

9.9
A person from a Mayan group living mainly in southwestern Guatemala
  • noun
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  • - MAM:

Examples

  • The Mam people have preserved their unique culture and traditions for generations.

  • Why didn't your Mam come with you?

    Jet Boy (2001)

  • - No, Mam.

    Dream Horse (2021)

  • South, a guy that runs Misfits called Mam's Tailor.

  • Mam!!

    Death Defying Acts (2007)

  • Mam!!

    Death Defying Acts (2007)

  • During our trip to Guatemala, we learned about the history of the Mam community.

  • She spoke in the Mam language, which is rich in expressions and cultural references.

Synonyms

Maya
vsMam
5.1

A native people of Mexico and Central America, especially in Yucatán, Guatemala, and Belize

refers to a regional subgroup mainly living in southwestern Guatemala

Compounds

Mam language
9.9

A Mayan language that Mam people in Guatemala and southern Mexico speak

Surface Forms

Mam singular
Mams plural

Etymology

Mam comes from the people’s own Mayan name for themselves and has been used by that community for generations in southwestern Guatemala and nearby areas. So Mam simply names a member of that Mayan people today.