bonampak: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Academic/Historical/Specialist
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What does “bonampak” mean?
An ancient Mayan archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, famous for its well-preserved murals.
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Meaning and Definition
An ancient Mayan archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, famous for its well-preserved murals.
Refers to the specific Maya ruins known as Bonampak or may refer to the murals themselves as examples of Mesoamerican art.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage between UK and US English; term is used identically in specialist literature.
Connotations
Same connotations of ancient Mesoamerican culture, archaeology, and mural art in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, used only by specialists, historians, or in educational contexts about the Maya.
Grammar
How to Use “bonampak” in a Sentence
The murals at Bonampak depict...Bonampak is located in...Archaeologists excavated Bonampak...The site of Bonampak features...Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “bonampak” in a Sentence
verb
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adverb
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adjective
British English
- The Bonampak murals are spectacular.
- A Bonampak-style painting.
American English
- The Bonampak murals are incredible.
- A Bonampak-style fresco.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used in business contexts.
Academic
Used in archaeology, art history, and Mesoamerican studies.
Everyday
Extremely rare in everyday conversation.
Technical
Used in archaeological reports, historical texts, and art analysis.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “bonampak”
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Antonyms of “bonampak”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “bonampak”
- Incorrect capitalization (bonampak), incorrect spelling (Bonampack, Bonampac).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Bonampak is located in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.
Bonampak is famous for its exceptionally well-preserved and detailed Maya murals dating from around 790 AD.
Yes, it is a tourist-accessible archaeological site, often visited in combination with nearby Yaxchilán.
The name is modern, derived from a nearby Mayan community. In the Yucatec Mayan language, it roughly translates to 'painted walls'.
An ancient Mayan archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, famous for its well-preserved murals.
Bonampak is usually academic/historical/specialist in register.
Bonampak: in British English it is pronounced /bɒˈnæmpæk/, and in American English it is pronounced /boʊˈnɑːmpɑːk/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None. Proper noun with no idiomatic usage.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
BONAm PAK = BONus AMerican PAKing (a bonus American packing for a trip to the ancient Mayan site).
Conceptual Metaphor
A window into the past; a painted history book.
Practice
Quiz
Bonampak is best known for its: