Oaxaca

geographical name

Oa·​xa·​ca wä-ˈhä-kä How to pronounce Oaxaca (audio)
1
state of southeastern Mexico bordering on the Pacific Ocean area 36,820 square miles (95,364 square kilometers), population 3,801,962
2
city and capital of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico population 263,357
Oaxacan adjective

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“Oaxaca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oaxaca. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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