Definition

Proper noun: - A major city in northern Mexico, located in the state of Chihuahua, situated directly on the Rio Grande (Río Bravo) river across from the U.S. city of El Paso, Texas.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Ciudad Juárez is a key industrial and manufacturing center.
  • The bridge connects El Paso to Ciudad Juárez.

Advanced Usage

• The city is often referred to in discussions about international trade, border dynamics, and maquiladora (manufacturing) industries.
  • The economic policies significantly impacted development in Ciudad Juárez.

Variants and Related Words

• Juárez: A common shortened form of the city's name.
  • The Juárez-El Paso metropolitan area is a binational community.

Synonyms

• Border city: A general term for a city located on an international boundary.
• Mexican sister city (of El Paso): A descriptive term highlighting its relationship to the neighboring U.S. city.

Noun

1. a city in northern Mexico on the Rio Grande opposite El Paso