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Definitions for mérida
ˈmɛr ɪ də, ˈmeɪ ri-mérida

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Meridanoun

    the capital of the Mexican state of Yucatan

Wiktionary

  1. Méridanoun

    A city in Spain's western region Estremadura, in Badajóz province

  2. Méridanoun

    Latin American cities named after the above:

ChatGPT

  1. merida

    Merida is the capital city of Yucatán, a state in Mexico. Known for its vibrant culture, historic architecture and colonial charm, it is a popular tourist destination. The city is rich in Mayan and Colonial heritage and offers a diverse range of experiences like exploring ancient ruins, enjoying traditional Yucatan cuisine, and participating in local festivals. It is also a name for a character from the 2012 Disney/Pixar film, "Brave". Merida, the character, is a Scottish princess known for her archery skills and brave spirit.

Wikidata

  1. Mérida

    Mérida is the capital of the Mexican State of Yucatán and largest city of the Yucatán Peninsula. It is located in the northwest part of the state, about 35 km from the Gulf of Mexico coast. The city is also the municipal seat of the Municipality of Mérida, which includes the city and the areas around it. According to the 2010 census, the population of Mérida was 970,377, ranking 12th among the most populous Mexican metropolitan areas. The municipality's area is 858.41 km². The metropolitan area includes the municipalities of Mérida, Umán and Kanasín and had a population of 1,035,238 in the same 2010 census. It is the largest of the four cities of the world that share the name Mérida, the other three being in Spain, Venezuela and The Philippines. The city, like much of the state, has heavy Mayan, French, British and to a lesser extent Dutch influences. Mérida has the highest percentage of indigenous persons of any large city in Mexico with approximately 60% of all inhabitants being of the Maya ethnicity. Mérida is serviced by Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. merida

    A town of Spain, province of Estremadura, on the Guadiana, 35 miles east from Badajos. It was built by the Romans; taken by the Moors in 713; taken from them in 1229; taken by the French, January, 1811. Near this town, at Arroyas Molinos, the British army under Gen. (afterwards Lord) Hill defeated the French under Gen. Girard, after a severe engagement, October 28, 1811. The British took Merida from the French in 1812, Gen. Hill leading the combined forces of English and Spanish troops.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. MERIDA

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Merida is ranked #7536 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Merida surname appeared 4,411 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 would have the surname Merida.

    79.2% or 3,495 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    15.1% or 666 total occurrences were White.
    3.9% or 173 total occurrences were Black.
    0.9% or 42 total occurrences were Asian.
    0.5% or 25 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.2% or 10 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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Anagrams for mérida »

  1. admire

  2. dimera

  3. armied

  4. admire

  5. damier

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mérida in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mérida in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of mérida in a Sentence

  1. Ned Price:

    When it comes to Merida, look, this is an initiative that has been on the books for, I think it is, 13 years now, we believe we are due for an updated look at our bilateral security cooperation, and we need an approach that addresses the concerns and the priorities of both governments, and this will really be one of the core elements of the discussions tomorrow.

  2. Ned Price:

    We want to see to it that those gains are preserved, that that cooperation is deepened and that we have an updated approach that accounts for the threats of today and the threats that have evolved over the course of the some 15 years that Merida has been in place.

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