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Guatemalan - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Guatemalan refers to something or someone from Guatemala, a country in Central America. It can describe the people, culture, or language of Guatemala, such as Guatemalan traditions or Guatemalan Spanish.

Guatemalan

/ˌɡwɑː.t̬əˈmɑː.lən/ /ˌɡwɒt.əˈmɑː.lən/

Definition:

Relating to Guatemala, its people, culture, or language.

Synonyms:

Central American, Mayan, Latin American

Part of Speech:

adjective, noun

Antonyms:

non-Guatemalan, foreign

Common Collocations:

Guatemalan coffee, Guatemalan cuisine, Guatemalan culture

Derivatives:

Guatemala, Guatemalans

Usage Tips:

Use "Guatemalan" to describe anything originating from Guatemala, such as people or products.

Common Phrases:

Guatemalan highlands, Guatemalan textiles, Guatemalan Spanish

Etymology:

Derived from "Guatemala," from Nahuatl "Cuauhtēmallān," meaning "land of many trees."

Examples:

  • 1. The Guatemalan coffee is famous worldwide for its rich flavor.
  • 2. She wore a beautiful Guatemalan huipil to the festival.
  • 3. We visited a traditional Guatemalan village last summer.
  • 4. Guatemalan culture blends Mayan and Spanish influences.

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