aguacateca
|a-gua-ca-te-ca|
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/ˌɑːɡwəˈkɑːtɛkə/
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/ˌæɡwəˈkɑːtɛkə/
Aguacatec people or language
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aguacateca' originates from the Spanish term 'Aguacateco,' referring to the indigenous people and their language in Guatemala.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Aguacateco' was adopted into English as 'aguacateca' to describe the people and their language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the people, but it now also encompasses the language they speak.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Aguacatec people, an indigenous group from Guatemala.
The Aguacateca have a rich cultural heritage.
Noun 2
the language spoken by the Aguacatec people.
She is fluent in Aguacateca.
Last updated: 2025/06/04 16:21