calmecac

/kɑlˈmɛkak/ or /kɑlˈmɛkats/; (possibly derived from Nahuatl)

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Mesoamerican school, particularly one in Aztec society where young men studied theology, philosophy, and astronomy.

“The archaeological site revealed a former calmecac where young nobles were educated in the ways of their ancestors.”

Synonyms

  • academy
  • school

Antonyms

  • ignorance
  • illiteracy