Aztec
|Az-tec|
/ˈæzˌtɛk/
Ancient Mexican civilization
Etymology
'Aztec' originates from the Nahuatl word 'aztecatl,' meaning 'people from Aztlan,' a mythical place in Aztec culture.
'Aztecatl' transformed into the Spanish word 'azteca,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Aztec.'
Initially, it referred to the people from Aztlan, but over time it evolved to refer to the entire civilization and its language.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous people dominant in Mexico before the Spanish conquest of the 16th century.
The Aztec civilization was known for its advanced architectural and agricultural techniques.
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Noun 2
the language of the Aztec people, also known as Nahuatl.
Nahuatl, the language of the Aztecs, is still spoken by some communities in Mexico today.
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Last updated: 2025/04/30 11:47