Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A city of east-central Mexico east-southeast of Mexico City. Founded by the Spanish in 1532, it is an agricultural, commercial, and manufacturing center.

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  • proper noun A state in central Mexico
  • proper noun The capital city of that state

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  • noun a city in south central Mexico (southeast of Mexico City) on the edge of central Mexican plateau

Etymologies

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Spanish, meaning people.

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Examples

  • Bioasasoría in Puebla is an example of an organization that puts people in touch with local sources that are environmentally sound.

    The Slow Food Movement in Mexico 2007

  • Bioasasoría in Puebla is an example of an organization that puts people in touch with local sources that are environmentally sound.

    The Slow Food Movement in Mexico 2007

  • Volkswagen, which employs more than 13,000 workers at its plant in Puebla, is now operating at 85% of its installed capacity.

    Mexico Economic Updates July 2006 2006

  • Volkswagen, which employs more than 13,000 workers at its plant in Puebla, is now operating at 85% of its installed capacity.

    Mexico Economic Updates July 2006 2006

  • The bus station in Puebla is centralized, so one can purchase a ticket for one of the many 1st class buses (ADO) going to Xalapa as soon as you arrive.

    Mexico City to Xalapa 2005

  • Traffic in Puebla is nothing compared to Mexico City and getting to and from the Zocalo is relatively easy.

    Mexico City to Xalapa 2005

  • I don't know if changing buses in Puebla is more time consuming than taking a taxi to the bus station in Mexico city, but it is certainly easier; and if a layover is necessary Puebla is a relatively manageable and pleasant city.

    Flying to Veracruz? 2005

  • The bus station in Puebla is centralized, so one can purchase a ticket for one of the many 1st class buses (ADO) going to Xalapa as soon as you arrive.

    Mexico City to Xalapa 2005

  • Traffic in Puebla is nothing compared to Mexico City and getting to and from the Zocalo is relatively easy.

    Mexico City to Xalapa 2005

  • The bus station in Puebla is centralized, so one can purchase a ticket for one of the many 1st class buses (ADO) going to Xalapa as soon as you arrive.

    Mexico City to Xalapa 2005

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