Maya
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Mayas
Sense 1
A member or descendant of various peoples: — a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A member or descendant of various peoples: — various Mesoamerican peoples that continued in competing civilizations from the 10th century onward until conquered by Spain
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Magic; supernatural power as held by the gods.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
The power by which the universe is made to appear; the illusion of the phenomenal world, as opposed to its true or spiritual reality.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Maya” mean?
A member or descendant of various peoples: — a flourishing Mesoamerican civilization that existed in and around Guatemala from the 3rd century to the 9th century.
Is “Maya” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.