new mexico
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A state in the southwestern United States: New Mexico is one of the 50 states of the United States of America. It is located in the southwestern region of the country and shares a border with Mexico.
Usage Notes
- "New Mexico" is a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- It refers specifically to the U.S. state. The name originates from Spanish explorers who named the region north of the Rio Grande "Nuevo México" after the Aztec Valley of Mexico.
- Its official postal abbreviation is NM.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico.
- They took a road trip through Arizona and New Mexico.
- The climate in New Mexico is generally arid.
Advanced Usage
- "Land of Enchantment": This is the official state nickname for New Mexico, often used in tourism and promotional contexts.
- Visit the Land of Enchantment for stunning desert landscapes and rich cultural history.
Variants and Related Words
- New Mexican (noun): A person who is from or lives in New Mexico.
- She is a proud New Mexican.
- New Mexican (adjective): Of or relating to the state of New Mexico.
- We enjoyed the New Mexican cuisine.
Synonyms
- NM (the official postal abbreviation).
- The Land of Enchantment (the state nickname).
Noun
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a state in southwestern United States on the Mexican border
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