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Tzotzil

Tzotzil

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A person who is a member of the Tzotzil people in Chiapas, Mexico
  • noun
: tzotzil
  • The Tzotzil have preserved many of their ancient customs and language.

Examples

  • A young Tzotzil woman told us about community traditions during the festival.

  • Several Tzotzil gathered in the plaza to celebrate the local holiday.

  • The Tzotzil people have a rich cultural heritage.

  • Many Tzotzils still practice traditional farming methods.

  • A young Tzotzil woman told us about community traditions during the festival.

  • Several Tzotzil gathered in the plaza to celebrate the local holiday.

  • The Tzotzil have preserved many of their ancient customs and language.

Surface Forms

Tzotzil singular
Tzotzils plural

Etymology

Tzotzil likely comes from the Nahuatl word tzotzilin, meaning 'bat'. A Tzotzil is a person from that native Maya group in Chiapas, so the name of the people comes from that old word.