Word
mexico
Phoneticsmex·i·co
/ˈmɛksəˌkoʊ/
Definitions
01the country
n. a country in North America that is south of the United States.
n. a federal republic in North America, bordered by the United States to the north and Belize and Guatemala to the southeast.
“Many people travel to Mexico to visit the beautiful beaches and ancient ruins.”
“Mexico remains one of the most visited countries in the world, boasting a diverse landscape that ranges from arid deserts to tropical rainforests.”
Synonyms
02Mexico City
n. a short way to say Mexico City, the capital of the country.
n. a common ellipsis for Mexico City, the capital and largest city of the country.
“He is flying into Mexico tomorrow for a business meeting in the capital.”
“Although the flight was headed to Mexico, the heavy smog over the valley forced a temporary diversion to a nearby regional airport.”
Informal
Usage
Often used by locals or frequent travellers when the context of the city is already established.
Synonyms
03State of Mexico
n. a specific state inside the country of Mexico, located near the capital.
n. a constituent state of the Mexican federation, formally known as the State of Mexico, which surrounds the capital on three sides.
“The factory is located in Mexico, just outside the border of the capital city.”
“The governor of Mexico announced new infrastructure projects aimed at improving transit between the state's industrial hubs and the federal district.”
Technical
Usage
Usually requires specific context to distinguish it from the country as a whole.
Synonyms
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish México, from Classical Nahuatl Mēxihco, a place-name referring to the Mēxihcah (Mexica/Aztecs).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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