zacatecas
zacatecas Lexical Profile
• noun
A state located in north-central Mexico, historically renowned for its rich silver deposits, mountainous terrain, and colonial-era architecture.
"During the colonial period, Zacatecas was one of the most important mining regions in the Spanish Empire."
The capital city of the Mexican state of Zacatecas, situated in a narrow valley and originally founded as a Spanish mining camp in 1546.
"We rode the aerial tramway across the historical center of Zacatecas to enjoy panoramic views from the Cerro de la Bufa."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Nahuatl word 'Zacatecah', the plural form of 'Zacatecatl' meaning 'inhabitant of Zacatlan'. This in turn comes from 'zacatl', meaning 'grass' or 'weed', combined with the suffix for people or inhabitants.
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