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Tzotzil

Tzotzil

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About the Tzotzil people, their culture, or their language in Chiapas, Mexico
  • adjective
: tzotzil
  • She studies Tzotzil culture at the university.

Examples

  • The Tzotzil community celebrates unique festivals in the highlands of Chiapas.

  • Many Tzotzil crafts are known for their colorful patterns and detailed designs.

  • She is studying Tzotzil traditions for her anthropology research.

  • The Tzotzil language is spoken by many indigenous communities.

  • The Tzotzil community celebrates unique festivals in the highlands of Chiapas.

  • Many Tzotzil crafts are known for their colorful patterns and detailed designs.

  • She is studying Tzotzil traditions for her anthropology research.

Surface Forms

Tzotzil positive

Etymology

Tzotzil likely comes from the Nahuatl word tzotzilin, which means 'bat'. So as an adjective Tzotzil describes things that belong to the Tzotzil people, their culture, or their language.