noun

Zia

Zia (noun) means a Native American people of a pueblo in New Mexico, known for their pottery and their sun symbol. Example: “The Zia sun symbol appears on the New Mexico state flag.”

noun

A Native American people of a pueblo in New Mexico, known for their pottery and their sun symbol.

"The Zia sun symbol appears on the New Mexico state flag."

"Zia pottery is prized by collectors for its bold geometric patterns."

How to use Zia

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRefers to the Zia people of New Mexico and their pueblo community.

Common pairings

Zia pueblo Zia sun symbol

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Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic ضِيَاء (ḍiyāʔ, “light”) via Spanish.

Origin: Arabic

Rhymes for Zia

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Zia” mean?

The word “Zia” means a Native American people of a pueblo in New Mexico, known for their pottery and their sun symbol. In plain terms, refers to the Zia people of New Mexico and their pueblo community.

How do you use “Zia” in a sentence?

Here is “Zia” used in a sentence: “The Zia sun symbol appears on the New Mexico state flag.”

What part of speech is “Zia”?

“Zia” is a noun.

What is the meaning of Zia?

"Zia" (noun) means a Native American people of a pueblo in New Mexico, known for their pottery and their sun symbol.

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