merida
merida Lexical Profile
• noun
The capital and largest city of the Mexican state of Yucatán, located in the northwestern part of the Yucatán Peninsula and renowned for its rich Mayan and colonial heritage.
"During our trip to Mexico, we spent three days exploring the vibrant markets and historic Spanish architecture of Mérida."
A historic city in the Extremadura region of western Spain, established by the Romans and famous for its exceptionally well-preserved ancient amphitheater and aqueduct.
"The Roman Theatre of Mérida still hosts classical plays during its annual summer theater festival."
A major city situated in the Andes mountains of northwestern Venezuela, serving as the capital of Mérida state and known for its university and high-altitude cable car.
"Surrounded by towering Andean peaks, Mérida offers some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Venezuela."
• Rhymes for merida
Word Origin & Etymology
From Spanish Mérida, which derives from the Latin 'Augusta Emerita', a Roman colony in Spain founded in 25 BC by Emperor Augustus to reward veteran soldiers (emeriti). The namesake was later applied to cities in the Americas.
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