chorotega

/tʃoʊroʊˈteɪɡə/

Definitions

1. noun

A pre-Columbian Mesoamerican culture and language from western Honduras and eastern El Salvador.

“The archaeologists studied the ruins of the ancient Chorotega civilization.”

2. proper noun

A department in western Honduras, formerly known as Chorotega.

“The scenic town of Choloma is located in the Chorotega department.”

Synonyms

  • Nahuat
  • Olmec

Antonyms

  • Maya
  • Spanish