chatino

/tʃaˈtiːnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an indigenous people of western Honduras and eastern Guatemala, also known as the Ch’ol people, or a variety of Ch’ol language.

“The chatino community in Honduras has been struggling to preserve their unique cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

The Ch’atino language, a Mayan language spoken by the chatino people.

“The linguist spent years studying the chatino language and its unique grammar structure.”

Synonyms

  • Maya
  • indigenous

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • settler