Acolhua
|A-col-hua|
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/əˈkoʊlwə/
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/əˈkɒlhwə/
Indigenous people of central Mexico
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Acolhua' originates from the Nahuatl language, specifically the word 'Acolhuah,' where 'Acol-' referred to a region and '-hua' meant 'people of.'
Historical Evolution
'Acolhuah' transformed into the Spanish word 'Acolhua,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Acolhua.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'people of the Acol region,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the Acolhua people.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of an indigenous people of central Mexico, who were part of the Aztec Empire.
The Acolhua were known for their contributions to the Aztec civilization.
Synonyms
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