mejico: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. 'Mejico' is an archaic or Spanish-based spelling variant. The only correct spelling in modern English is 'Mexico'.

You might encounter it in historical texts, older maps, or in some proper names (e.g., antique shop names trying to evoke an old-world feel). It is not used in contemporary journalism, academia, or official documents.

It stems from older Spanish orthography where the sound now represented by 'j' (/x/) was sometimes written with 'x'. The English name was adopted from Spanish but standardized with the 'x' spelling.

In a context of learning or formal writing, it is helpful to note that the standard international English spelling is 'Mexico'. In informal contexts, especially if it's a stylistic choice (like a restaurant name), it may be left as is.

An archaic or alternative spelling for Mexico, referring to the country in North America.

Mejico is usually historical, archaic, literary (when used intentionally), or a spelling error for the modern standard 'mexico'. in register.

Mejico: in British English it is pronounced /ˈmɛk.sɪ.kəʊ/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈmɛk.sɪ.koʊ/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.