Mexican

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Mexican

Mexican (pronunciation: /ˈmɛksɪkən/) is a term that refers to anything related to Mexico, a country located in North America. This includes its culture, people, language, and cuisine among other things.

Etymology

The term "Mexican" comes from the Nahuatl word "Mexica" (pronounced: /meːˈʃiʔkaʔ/), which was the name of the indigenous people who established the Aztec Empire.

Related Terms

  • Mexico: The country in North America.
  • Mexican Spanish: The variety of Spanish language spoken in Mexico.
  • Mexican Cuisine: The food of Mexico, known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices.
  • Mexican Culture: The culture of Mexico, which reflects the country's complex history and is the result of the gradual blending of native culture with Spanish culture and other immigrant cultures.
  • Mexican Independence Day: A major Mexican holiday to celebrate the country's independence from Spain.

See Also

  • Mexican-American: A term used to refer to Americans of full or partial Mexican descent.
  • Mexican Revolution: A major armed struggle, c. 1910–1920, that transformed Mexican culture and government.
  • Mexican peso: The currency of Mexico.

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