tlaxcala: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “tlaxcala” mean?
A state and city in central Mexico.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A state and city in central Mexico.
Historically significant for its alliance with Spanish conquistadors during the conquest of the Aztec Empire.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or usage.
Connotations
In British English, it may be less familiar and associated with academic history; in American English, slightly more common due to geographical proximity and cultural ties to Mexico.
Frequency
Equally low in both varieties, but marginally higher in American English in historical or travel-related contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “tlaxcala” in a Sentence
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used, except in contexts involving trade or tourism with Mexico.
Academic
Common in historical, geographical, and anthropological research.
Everyday
Occasionally used in travel discussions or news about Mexico.
Technical
Found in archaeological or historical texts detailing Mesoamerican civilizations.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “tlaxcala”
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Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “tlaxcala”
- Mispronouncing as 'tuh-lax-cala' instead of with the initial 'tl' cluster.
- Misspelling as 'Thaxcala' or 'Tlaxcala' with incorrect letter doubling.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
In central Mexico, east of Mexico City.
It allied with Spanish conquistadors led by Hernán Cortés during the conquest of the Aztec Empire in the 16th century.
In British English, commonly /tlɑːˈskɑːlə/; in American English, /tlæksˈkɑːlə/.
It is both: Tlaxcala is a state, and its capital city is also named Tlaxcala.
A state and city in central Mexico.
Tlaxcala is usually formal in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think 'Tlax' rhymes with 'flax' but starts with 't', and 'cala' sounds like 'cala' in 'calendar'.
Conceptual Metaphor
A symbol of strategic alliance and historical turning point.
Practice
Quiz
What is Tlaxcala primarily known for in history?