State of Mexico

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English

Map of Mexico highlighting the State of Mexico
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Etymology

Calque of Spanish Estado de México.

Proper noun

the State of Mexico

  1. A state of Mexico. Capital: Toluca. The most populous of the 32 federal entities of the country of Mexico, and surrounding Mexico City.
    Synonyms: Mexico, Edomex

Usage notes

  • The proper name of this state is simply Mexico, but it is normally known as the State of Mexico (sometimes Mexico State) to distinguish it from the country of Mexico. Compare New York State, Washington State in the United States.

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