lenca

/ˈlɛŋkə/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an indigenous people of Honduras and El Salvador.

“The Lenca people have a rich cultural heritage in the region.”

2. proper noun

A department in Honduras.

“The Lenca department is known for its fertile valleys and volcanic peaks.”

Synonyms

  • Maya
  • Nahuatl

Antonyms

  • non-indigenous
  • settler