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Morelia

American  
[maw-re-lyah] / mɔˈrɛ lyɑ /

noun

  1. a city in and the capital of Michoacán, in central Mexico.


Morelia British  
/ moˈrelia /

noun

  1. Former name (until 1828): Valladolid.  a city in central Mexico, capital of Michoacán state: a cultural centre during colonial times; two universities. Pop: 668 000 (2005 est)

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A day after Manzo’s killing, protesters filled the streets of Uruapan and Morelia, the capital of Michoacán state.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

"It's possible that Corallicolids have different effects depending on who they're infecting," says UBC researcher Morelia Trznadel, the first author of the paper.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2024

"Mining will create water pollution, exploitation of the earth and destruction," said Morelia Fuentes, a resident of a small agricultural community inside the forest.

From Reuters • Jul. 31, 2023

He said the family from the western Mexican city of Morelia awaits the court decision on whether and when to lift the pandemic-era restrictions that have prevented many from seeking asylum.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022

A ranch 33 kilometers by road east of Morelia; pine forest.

From The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by Duellman, William E.