el paso

Thân thiện

El Paso is a major city in western Texas.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in the United States: El Paso is a major city located in the western part of the state of Texas. It is situated directly on the international border with Mexico, specifically on the northern bank of the Rio Grande river. The city faces Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, across the river.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • El Paso is known for its rich cultural blend of American and Mexican influences.
  • They drove from Dallas to El Paso.
  • The University of Texas at El Paso is located there.

Advanced Usage

• "El Paso" as a geopolitical and cultural reference: The term is often used to denote a specific border region or a point of cultural exchange.
  • The El Paso-Juárez metropolitan area is a significant binational community.

Variants and Related Words

• El Pasoan (noun): A demonym for a person from El Paso.
  • She is a proud El Pasoan.

Synonyms

• Border city: A city located on an international border.
• Sun City: A common nickname for El Paso due to its sunny climate.

Related Phrases

• El Paso County: The county in which the city of El Paso is located.
  • El Paso County includes the city and its surrounding areas.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a city in western Texas on the Mexican border; located on the northern bank of the Rio Grande across from the Mexican city of Juarez

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