Oaxaca
geographical name
Oa·xa·ca
wä-ˈhä-kä
1
state of southeastern Mexico bordering on the Pacific Ocean area 36,820 square miles (95,364 square kilometers)
2
city and capital of the state of Oaxaca, Mexico
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“Oaxaca.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oaxaca. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.
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