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mexico

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈmɛksəˌkoʊ// mex·i·co Archaic

n. a large country in the southern part of North America. It is known for its rich history, warm weather, and famous food like tacos.

n. a federal republic in the southern portion of North America, bordered by the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the south.


SIMPLE

We are planning a vacation to Mexico this winter.

CONTEXTUAL

Many students travel to Mexico during their summer break to study Spanish and explore ancient ruins.

COMPLEX

The cultural heritage of Mexico represents a complex synthesis of indigenous civilizations and Spanish colonial influences, visible today in its architecture, language, and culinary traditions.

Origin

Borrowed from Spanish México, from Classical Nahuatl Mēxihco, a place-name referring to the Mēxihcah (Mexica/Aztecs).

Usage

As a proper noun, it is always capitalized and typically used without an article.

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