saw-poh-teh-koh

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an indigenous people living in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, who speak the Zapotec language.

“The zapoteco community has been working to preserve their cultural heritage and traditions.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Zapotec people or their language.

“The zapoteco language is one of the 16 indigenous languages spoken in Oaxaca.”