Definition

1. 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

1. a mountain range in northwestern Mexico that runs south from Arizona parallel to the Pacific coastline