sierra madre occidental
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major mountain range in northwestern Mexico: The Sierra Madre Occidental is a significant mountain system that runs parallel to the Pacific coast of Mexico, extending southward from the vicinity of the U.S. border with Arizona.
Usage
- The term is used as a singular proper noun to refer to this specific geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
- Example:
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Sierra Madre Occidental is known for its deep canyons, such as Copper Canyon.
- Many unique species of flora and fauna are found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
- The mountain range of the Sierra Madre Occidental influences the climate of the region.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in geographical, ecological, and cultural contexts to discuss the physical landscape, biodiversity, and human settlements within the range.
- Example in context:
Variants and Related Words
- Sierra Madre: The broader system of which the Sierra Madre Occidental is a part, often including the Sierra Madre Oriental and Sierra Madre del Sur.
- Occidental: An adjective meaning "western," used here to specify the western branch of the Sierra Madre system.
Synonyms
- Western Sierra Madre: A direct, less common translation.
- The western branch of the Sierra Madre: A descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases
- In the Sierra Madre Occidental: Used to indicate location within the mountain range.
- The village is located deep in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Noun
- a mountain range in northwestern Mexico that runs south from Arizona parallel to the Pacific coastline