Otomi

[ oh-tuh-mee ]

noun

, plural O·to·mis, (especially collectively) O·to·mi

1. a member of an Indigenous people of south-central Mexico.
2. the Oto-Manguean language of the Otomi.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Otomi or their language.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Otomi¹

First recorded in 1780–90; from Mexican Spanish otomí from Nahuatl otomih, plural of otomitl; literal meaning unknown

Example Sentences

While resting at midday, I noticed a neatly-dressed and clean young indian, plainly not Otomi, with whom I conversed.

From Project Gutenberg

Two years before, just as my work was ending, we were in the great Otomi town of Huixquilucan, in the state of Mexico.

From Project Gutenberg

It would be pleasant to have faith in President Diaz' solution of the Otomi problem, but to me it seems doubtful.

From Project Gutenberg

Another Otomi cacique who played a similar though less conspicuous part was Fernando de Tapia.

From Project Gutenberg

At the first Otomi portrait, he had said: "Ah, sir, but my schools will change the Otomis."

From Project Gutenberg