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Definition of uruapan
uruapan
/ˌuː.ruːˈɑː.pən/
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uruapan Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major city in the western Mexican state of Michoacán, widely recognized as the avocado capital of the world and noted for its lush tropical vegetation and the Cupatitzio River.
Example
"Agricultural economists frequently travel to Uruapan to study its highly successful global avocado export industry."
• Rhymes for uruapan
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the indigenous Purépecha word 'Uruapani', which roughly translates to 'place where trees always bear fruit' or 'where plants are blooming', reflecting the region's lush, fertile environment.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uruapan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uruapan