zapotecan

/zæpɒtɛkən/

Definitions

1. adjective

Of or relating to the Zapotec people or their language, which is a language isolate spoken in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

“The Zapotecan culture has a rich history dating back thousands of years.”

2. noun

A person who speaks the Zapotec language or a member of the Zapotec people.

“The Zapotecan community is a tight-knit group of people with a unique culture.”

Synonyms

  • Oaxacan
  • Zapotec

Antonyms

  • non-Oaxacan
  • non-Zapotec