Aztecan

/ˌæzˈtɛkən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to the Aztec people, their civilization, language, or culture in pre-Columbian Mexico.

Etymology

From 'Azteca' plus the English adjectival suffix '-an.' Traces back through Spanish to Nahuatl 'Aztēcah,' referring to the legendary place Aztlán.

Kelly Says

Aztecan languages like Nahuatl are still spoken by nearly 2 million people today—it's one of the few indigenous languages that has survived centuries of colonization by maintaining its cultural importance.

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