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Yucatecan

Yucatecan

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A Maya language spoken in the Yucatán Peninsula
  • noun
  • /ˌjuːkəˈtɛkən/
: yucateco
  • Yucatecan cuisine
  • Yucatecan food

Examples

  • They found nothing more incriminating than two kegs of Yucatecan rum, a can of alcohol, and a keg of Habaero.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Many people enjoy the rich flavors of Yucatecan cuisine, which often includes ingredients like achiote and lime.

  • In class, we learned about the unique phonetics of the Yucatecan language, which is distinct from other Mayan languages.

  • The festival showcased traditional dances and Yucatecan music, celebrating the vibrant culture of the Yucatán Peninsula.

Synonyms

Yucatec
vsYucatecan
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A Mayan language spoken in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico

is a member of a specific Mayan branch rather than only a regional name
Yucateco
vsYucatecan
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A Mayan language spoken by people in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico

is a member of a specific Mayan branch rather than only a regional name
Yucatec language
vsYucatecan
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A Mayan language spoken mainly in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and in nearby parts of Belize and Guatemala

is limited to the Yucatan Peninsula and classifies it by branch
Yucateco language
vsYucatecan
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A Mayan language spoken on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and parts of Belize and Guatemala

is limited to the Yucatan Peninsula and classifies it by branch

Surface Forms

Yucatecan singular
Yucatecans plural

Morphology

Yucatecan = Yucatec (transparent) = Yucatec + an

The designation for a language branch is formed by the place/language adjective plus the demonymal suffix '-an', indicating membership in the Yucatecan group.

Etymology

Yucatecan comes from the name Yucatán and is used for the group of Mayan languages spoken in that region. The ending -can or -ean marks 'from' a place, so a Yucatecan language is simply a language 'from Yucatán'.