Totonac
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Relating to the people, language, art, or traditions of the Totonac in eastern Mexico
- adjective
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totonaca
- The vibrant art of the Totonac culture reflects their rich history and traditions.
Examples
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The Totonac language is still spoken by many members of the community in eastern Mexico.
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During the festival, we experienced various Totonac rituals that celebrated their ancestors.
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An elderly Totonac man recounts murders in his former village—brothers and uncles—but whispers, "You can be killed just for talking."
Academic text (1996)
Surface Forms
Totonac positive
Etymology
The word Totonac comes from the name of an indigenous people in eastern Mexico, especially the Veracruz region. It originally named the people and their land, so calling something Totonac (like pottery, music, or dance) means it belongs to their language or culture.
