Definitions of Motown
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the largest city in Michigan and a major Great Lakes port; center of the United States automobile industry; located in southeastern Michigan on the Detroit river across from Windsor
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synonyms:
Detroit, Motor City
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example of:
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city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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city, metropolis, urban center
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