Maya
noun
A member of an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America, known for their art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomical systems.
The Maya were known for their impressive pyramids and sophisticated hieroglyphic script.
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Mayan civilization,Mayan culture,Mayan art
noun
In Hindu philosophy, the term refers to the illusion or appearance of the phenomenal world.
Maya is the illusion that distracts us from understanding the true nature of reality.
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Formal
spiritual illusion,illusion of reality,Maya in Hinduism
noun
A member of an indigenous people of Mexico and Central America, known for their art, architecture, mathematics, and astronomical systems.
The Maya were known for their impressive pyramids and sophisticated hieroglyphic script.
Usage tips
Neutral
Mayan civilization,Mayan culture,Mayan art
noun
In Hindu philosophy, the term refers to the illusion or appearance of the phenomenal world.
Maya is the illusion that distracts us from understanding the true nature of reality.
Usage tips
Formal
spiritual illusion,illusion of reality,Maya in Hinduism
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultures
Understanding the diverse attributes of the Maya culture
The Maya have left a lasting influence on art and architecture in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3History
Recognizing the historical significance of the Maya
The history of the Maya extends over thousands of years, full of achievements in mathematics and astronomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity
Discussing the identity of modern Maya people
The modern Maya identify with their ancestry through language and tradition.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultures
Understanding the diverse attributes of the Maya culture
The Maya have left a lasting influence on art and architecture in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3History
Recognizing the historical significance of the Maya
The history of the Maya extends over thousands of years, full of achievements in mathematics and astronomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity
Discussing the identity of modern Maya people
The modern Maya identify with their ancestry through language and tradition.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultures
Understanding the diverse attributes of the Maya culture
The Maya have left a lasting influence on art and architecture in the region.
Pro Tip 2/3History
Recognizing the historical significance of the Maya
The history of the Maya extends over thousands of years, full of achievements in mathematics and astronomy.
Pro Tip 3/3Identity
Discussing the identity of modern Maya people
The modern Maya identify with their ancestry through language and tradition.
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