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Definition of tijuana

tijuana

/tiːˈwɑːnə/
Ti · jua · na
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tijuana Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major city in the Mexican state of Baja California, located on the Pacific coast immediately south of the United States border, directly adjacent to San Diego.

Example

"Every weekend, thousands of tourists and daily commuters cross the international border to visit Tijuana."

• Rhymes for tijuana

• Nearby Words

tigre snake
tigridia
tigris
tijuana
tikka masala
tilapia
tilburg

Word Origin & Etymology

The name is generally believed to derive from the indigenous Kumeyaay language, possibly from 'Tiwan' (meaning 'by the sea') or 'Ticuan', referring to a local settlement.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tijuana. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tijuana
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