nogales
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Definition
Proper noun 1. A town in northern Mexico on the border of Arizona: A populated place located in the Mexican state of Sonora, directly adjacent to the international border with the United States. 2. A town in Arizona on the Mexican border opposite Nogales, Mexico: A populated place located in the U.S. state of Arizona, directly adjacent to the international border with Mexico and facing its Mexican counterpart.
Usage Notes
- "Nogales" refers to two distinct but neighboring towns that form a single, contiguous urban area divided by an international border. The name is shared by both.
- To specify which town is being discussed, it is common to use the country name as a qualifier: "Nogales, Sonora" or "Nogales, Mexico" versus "Nogales, Arizona" or "Nogales, USA."
Examples
- Referring to the Mexican town:
- The shipment originated from a factory in Nogales. (Context: Discussing imports from Mexico)
- They crossed the border into Nogales, Sonora for dinner.
- Referring to the American town:
- The highway connects Tucson to Nogales. (Context: Discussing Arizona geography)
- Customs and Border Protection has a major port of entry in Nogales, Arizona.
Advanced Usage
- The paired cities are often cited together in discussions of cross-border trade, immigration, and binational relations.
- The economies of the two Nogales are deeply interconnected.
Variants and Related Words
- Ambiguity: Due to the shared name, the word "Nogales" alone can be ambiguous. Clarification is often required by context or explicit mention of the state or country.
- Border community / Twin cities: Terms used to describe the unique relationship between Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora.
Synonyms
- Border town: A general term applicable to both municipalities.
- Port of entry: Describes the function of both locations, though it is not a synonym for the town name itself.
Noun
- a town in northern Mexico on the border of Arizona
- a town in Arizona on the Mexican border opposite Nogales, Mexico