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Mexico

proper noun
SayMEK-si-koh/ˈmɛk.sɪ.kʰoʊ/UK/ˈmɛk.sɪ.kʰəʊ/

15 meanings of Mexico

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  1. 1
    countryproper noun
    A large country in North America, just south of the United States.

    Mexico shares a long border with the United States.

    Millions of tourists visit Mexico each year for its beaches and food.

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  2. 2
    capital cityproper nounrareabbreviationellipsis
    Short form of Mexico City. A rare way to name the capital city rather than the country.

    UsageSay Mexico City for the city.

  3. 3
    state around capitalproper nounabbreviationellipsis
    Short form of the State of Mexico. It is the Mexican state whose capital is Toluca, not the whole country.

    The governor of Mexico works in the city of Toluca.

    Mexico is one of the most populous states in the country, with Toluca as its capital.

    UsageSay the State of Mexico for the state.

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Origin

The name comes from Spanish México, which came from the Nahuatl word Mēxihco. It refers to the Mexica people (the Aztecs).

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 4 facts