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Aztecan

Part of speech: noun

Sense: the Uto-Aztecan language family

Definition: The Aztecan refers to a linguistic family which includes a group of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Mexico and parts of the United States. It encompasses languages such as Nahuatl, Pochutec, Pipil, and many others.

Related products: Aztecan languages

Example sentence 1: Learning about the Aztecan languages provides an insight into the rich linguistic diversity of Mesoamerica.

Example sentence 2: The linguist is studying the grammatical structures of various Aztecan dialects.

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: related to the Aztecs

Definition: Aztecan, when used as an adjective, refers to anything that is connected to or associated with the Aztecs, an ancient Mesoamerican civilization that flourished between the 14th and 16th centuries.

Related products: Aztec history

Example sentence 1: The museum houses an extensive collection of Aztecan artifacts.

Example sentence 2: The Aztecan civilization left a lasting impact on the art and architecture of Mesoamerica.

Part of speech: popular noun

Sense: a resident of Aztec, a small town in New Mexico, United States

Definition: Aztecan, in popular usage, refers to a person from or residing in Aztec, a picturesque town located in the Four Corners region of New Mexico.

Related products: Aztec, New Mexico

Example sentence 1: The Aztecan proudly represented their town at the regional cultural festival.

Example sentence 2: As an Aztecan, he enjoys the peaceful atmosphere of small-town life.