1
: a member of the peoples speaking Mayan languages
2
: an extensive language family of Central America and Mexico
Mayan
adjective
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The multi-cam sitcom explored the dynamics within a working class family that learns to coexist after an old-school Latino dad (George Lopez) moves in with his mostly estranged Gen-Z daughter (Mayan Lopez), her boyfriend (Matt Shively) and their son (Brice Gonzalez).
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Sharing what’s next for her, Mayan Lopez pointed to her upcoming guest judge appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, her forthcoming turn in The Evilry, a podcast, stand-up shows and floated the idea of selling merchandise and penning books, including a memoir.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 May 2025
After a trip to her native Guatemala, Wenger saw an opportunity where the proceeds from her small business could give back to the community, thus birthing The Mayan Collective.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Pre-dating the textile block system, the home demonstrates Wright’s emerging interest and influence from Mayan, Aztec, Japanese, and Egyptian architecture.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
Sharing what’s next for her, Mayan Lopez pointed to her upcoming guest judge appearance on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10, her forthcoming turn in The Evilry, a podcast, stand-up shows and floated the idea of selling merchandise and penning books, including a memoir.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 10 May 2025
After a trip to her native Guatemala, Wenger saw an opportunity where the proceeds from her small business could give back to the community, thus birthing The Mayan Collective.
—Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Pre-dating the textile block system, the home demonstrates Wright’s emerging interest and influence from Mayan, Aztec, Japanese, and Egyptian architecture.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
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“Mayan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mayan. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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