Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A city in west central Mexico: Tepic is the capital city of the state of Nayarit, Mexico.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Tepic is known for its pleasant climate.
  • We traveled from Guadalajara to Tepic by bus.

Advanced Usage

• "in Tepic": used to indicate location within the city.
  • There are several museums in Tepic.
• "to Tepic": used to indicate movement toward the city.
  • The highway leads to Tepic.

Variants and Related Words

• Nayarit (proper noun): The Mexican state of which Tepic is the capital.
• Capital (noun): A city that is the seat of government for a state or country, as Tepic is for Nayarit.

Synonyms

• City (noun): A large town, a general term for an urban area like Tepic.
• Municipality (noun): A city or town with its own local government, which Tepic is.

Related Phrases

• Capital city: The city that is the official seat of government, which describes Tepic's relationship to Nayarit.
  • Tepic is the capital city of Nayarit.

Noun

1. a city in west central Mexico