totonac

/toʊˈtoʊnæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a Native American people who originally lived in the region around the Gulf of Mexico

“The Totonac civilization is known for its advanced knowledge of astronomy.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Totonac people

“The Totonac language is considered one of the most important languages in Mesoamerica.”

Synonyms

  • mayan
  • nahuatl

Antonyms

  • nonindigenous
  • nonnative