Oaxaca
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Definition
Proper noun: * A city in southeastern Mexico: Oaxaca is the name of a major city and the capital of the state of the same name in Mexico. It is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture, indigenous cultures, and culinary traditions.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent a week exploring the historic center of Oaxaca.
- Oaxaca is famous for its vibrant Day of the Dead celebrations.
- The cuisine of Oaxaca includes several unique varieties of mole.
Advanced Usage
- "Oaxacan" (adjective): Used to describe something originating from or related to the city or state of Oaxaca.
- She collects Oaxacan black pottery.
- The festival featured Oaxacan folk dances.
Variants and Related Words
- Oaxaca de Juárez: The full official name of the city, honoring former Mexican President Benito Juárez, who was born in the state of Oaxaca.
- Oaxaca cheese (): A specific type of string cheese originating from the region.
- Oaxacan: (Adjective) Of or from Oaxaca. (Noun) A person from Oaxaca.
Synonyms
- City: (In context) No direct single-word synonym. Can be referred to descriptively as or .
Related Phrases
- State of Oaxaca: Refers to the larger Mexican state of which the city is the capital.
- The state of Oaxaca has a diverse geography, including mountains and coastline.
Noun
- a city of southeastern Mexico