Zapotec
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- adjective
- /ˈzæpəˌtɛk/
- Wind farms are springing up like mushrooms to the great displeasure of the local Zapotec farmers.
- Zapotec textiles
- Zapotec textile production
- Zapotec weavers
Examples
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Zapotec cosmology grows from the basic household division between more and less intimate areas.
Academic text (1993) -
COCEI gathered consistent support among Juchitan's overwhelmingly Zapotec population, drawing on and reshaping ethnic language, customs, art, and historical knowledge.
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The Spanish constructed their church on top of the ancient Zapotec temple complex.
Blog text (31) -
I will probably never ask him why he told it as though it were some piece of traditional Zapotec knowledge told to him by his father when he had read it in a book.
Academic text (2000) -
In its public elaboration of an alternative male gender role, Zapotec culture also demonstrated its capacity for complex forms of cultural experimentation and autonomy.
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In Oaxaca, Zapotec textiles have featured prominently in this set of state-sponsored associations.
Academic text (2000) -
The origin and structure of the practices associated with Zapotec textile production, including the practices of Zapotec weavers when they are at the loom, are embedded in multiple social milieus.
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The vibrant colors of traditional Zapotec textiles reflect the culture of the artisans who create them.
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During festivals, the unique music of the Zapotec people fills the air, showcasing their rich cultural heritage.
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In southern Mexico, many visit the ancient ruins to learn about the fascinating history of the Zapotec civilization.
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Zapotec comes from the Nahuatl name Zapoteca, which means 'people of the sapote' and refers to the sapote, a soft fruit tree. So calling something Zapotec means it belongs to that people or their culture.