Mayan (noun)

1. A member of the ancient civilization of the Maya.
2. The language spoken by the ancient Maya civilization.

Origin:

From the name of the ancient civilization of the maya, which inhabited present-day southern mexico, guatemala, belize, honduras, and el salvador.

Examples:

1. The Mayan ruins were a popular tourist attraction in Mexico.
2. The Mayan calendar is considered one of the most accurate ancient calendars.
3. The Mayan society was divided into classes, with the elite at the top and the common people at the bottom.
4. The Mayan writing system, known as hieroglyphs, has been deciphered by scholars.
5. The Mayan culture was heavily influenced by their religious beliefs and practices.