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maya

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪə]

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Learn how to use maya in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “culture”

(noun) a group of people who lived long ago in parts of Mexico and Central America. The Maya built cities, created art, and had their own language and customs. They're famous for their pyramids and calendars.

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The Maya created beautiful pyramids that we can still see today.

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The Maya didn’t disappear; their descendants still live in the region today.

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What kinds of things did the Maya invent or build?

Context: “spirituality”

(noun) in some beliefs, this word refers to the idea that what we see in our world is an illusion. It means that reality is not always as it seems, and there is more to life than just what we can see and touch.

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She realized that life is just a form of maya; things are not always what they appear.

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He rejected the idea of maya and believed everything is real and tangible.

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How can maya change the way we see the world around us?

How to pronounce maya

Pronunciation: [ˈmaɪə]

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