Mexica
|Me-xi-ca|
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/meɪˈʃiːkə/
Aztec people
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Mexica' originates from the Nahuatl language, specifically the word 'Mēxihcah', where 'Mēxihcah' referred to the people of the Aztec Empire.
Historical Evolution
'Mēxihcah' transformed into the Spanish word 'Mexica', and eventually became the modern English word 'Mexica'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the people of the Aztec Empire, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the indigenous people of the Valley of Mexico, known for establishing the Aztec Empire.
The Mexica were instrumental in the formation of the Aztec Empire.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/06 23:14