Oa·xa·ca (w -hä k) A city of southeast Mexico south of Orizaba. It was probably founded in 1486 as an Aztec garrison post and was conquered by the Spanish in 1521. Population: 258,000. |
Oaxaca [wəˈhɑːkə (Spanish) oaˈxaka]
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1. (Placename) a state of S Mexico, on the Pacific: includes most of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec; inhabited chiefly by Indians. Capital: Oaxaca de Juárez. Pop.: 3 432 180 (2000). Area: 95 363 sq. km (36 820 sq. miles)
2. (Placename) a city in S Mexico, capital of Oaxaca state: founded in 1486 by the Aztecs and conquered by Spain in 1521. Pop.: 252 586 (2000 est.) Official name Oaxaca de Juárez [de ˈxwarɛθ]
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| Noun | 1. |  Oaxaca - a city of southeastern Mexico Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810 |
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