Detroit.
The largest city and former capital of Michigan, United States, a major port on the Detroit River, known as the traditional automotive center of the U.S. It is the county seat of Wayne County.
Meaning & usage
The largest city and former capital of Michigan, United States, a major port on the Detroit River, known as the traditional automotive center of the U.S. It is the county seat of Wayne County.
The United States' automotive industry.
Where this word comes from
From French détroit (“strait”) in Rivière du Détroit (Detroit River). Doublet of district, via Latin.
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