Definition

Proper noun * Mexico City: The official capital and most populous city of the United Mexican States (Mexico). It serves as the country's primary political, cultural, commercial, and industrial hub and is one of the world's largest metropolitan areas.

Usage

• This term functions as a proper noun, specifically a place name. It is used to refer directly to the city that is the seat of the Mexican federal government.
• It is often used in geographical, political, and historical contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of Mexico is located in the Valley of Mexico.
  • We flew into the capital of Mexico to begin our tour.
  • Understanding the history of the capital of Mexico is key to understanding the nation's development.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in formal writing and discourse to specify the city's political function, often in contrast to other major Mexican cities.
  • While Guadalajara is a major cultural center, the capital of Mexico remains the heart of federal administration.

Variants and Related Words

• Mexico City: The most common and direct name for the city. "Capital of Mexico" and "Mexico City" are synonymous in modern usage.
• Ciudad de México: The Spanish name for the city, often abbreviated as "CDMX".
• Federal District (D.F.): A former administrative designation for the core area of the capital.

Synonyms

• Mexico City
• CDMX (initialism for Ciudad de México)

Notes on Meaning

• Historically, the site was the location of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. The modern city was built upon its ruins after the Spanish conquest in the 16th century.
• As a proper noun referring to a unique entity, it does not have direct antonyms. One could conceptually contrast it with terms like "provincial city" or "state capital" within Mexico.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Mexico is a political and cultural and commercial and industrial center; one of the world's largest cities