juarez
juarez Lexical Profile
• noun
North American A major industrial city in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua, situated on the Rio Grande directly across the border from El Paso, Texas.
"Hundreds of thousands of people cross the international bridge between Juarez and El Paso every day for work, education, and commerce."
A prominent 19th-century Mexican lawyer and politician who served as the president of Mexico, celebrated for resisting the French occupation and restoring the republic.
"During his presidency, Juarez implemented widespread liberal reforms that modernized the Mexican state and economy."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern English usage, "Juarez" most frequently refers to the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juárez; however, in historical contexts, it often refers to Benito Juárez, the prominent 19th-century Mexican president.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From the Spanish surname Juárez (a variant of Suárez, originally a patronymic). The city of Ciudad Juárez, formerly known as El Paso del Norte, was renamed in 1888 in honor of Mexican president Benito Juárez.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.