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Detroit
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A major city in Michigan, USA, historically known as the center of the American car industry.
"The company opened its first factory in Detroit in 1920."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn American city famous for cars, music (Motown), and industrial history.
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Etymology
From French détroit ("strait"), referring to the Detroit River.