tzapotec

/tsɑpəˈtɛk/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the indigenous people of the Valley of Oaxaca, in southern Mexico.

“The tzapotec language and culture were rich and complex, with a history dating back thousands of years.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the tzapotec people, language, or culture.

“The tzapotec architecture in the region was a unique blend of ancient and modern styles.”

Synonyms

  • Oaxacan
  • Zapoteco

Antonyms

  • non-indigenous
  • outsider