Aztecs

1. A Native American people who ruled Mexico and neighboring areas before the Spaniards conquered the region in the sixteenth century. Starting in the twelfth century, they built up an advanced civilization and empire. ( See Hernando Cortés and Montezuma .)

Example Sentences

The Aztecs said they came from a land north of Mexico called Aztlán.

From Los Angeles Times

He played in 15 games with the Aztecs between, though only six were starts.

From Seattle Times

We tried not to mix it with the different Indigenous cultures like the Aztecs or Mayan.

From Los Angeles Times

The Huskies also landed former San Diego State transfer Drew Azzopardi, who started six games at right tackle for the Aztecs during the past campaign and has played in 15 career games.

From Seattle Times

With two seconds remaining and down one, he pulled up for a 15-footer he’s shot a million times and sent the Aztecs to the championship with a 72-71 win.

From Los Angeles Times