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Nayarit

/ˌnaɪ.əˈriːt/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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  1. 1

    A state in western Mexico, located on the Pacific coast, known for its diverse geography ranging from coastal beaches to the Sierra Madre Occidental mountains.

    "They took a road trip along the coast of Nayarit to explore secluded beaches."
  2. 2

    An indigenous ethnic group, also known as the Cora, native to the mountainous region of Nayarit, Mexico.

    "The cultural traditions of the Nayarit people have been preserved for centuries."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Nayarit, originating from the Cora language name for their leader, Nayeri. The term historically refers to the indigenous peoples of the region and subsequently became the official name of a state in western Mexico.

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