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maquiladora

ma·qui·la·do·ra [ maa klaa dáw r, mə klə dáw r ] (plural ma·qui·la·do·ras) or ma·qui·la [ mə klə, maa k l ] (plural ma·qui·las)


noun 
Definition:
 
Hispanic assembly plant in Mexico: an assembly plant in Mexico run by U.S. or other foreign interests. Parts are shipped to Mexico, products are assembled, and finished goods are returned for sale in the markets of origin.

[Late 20th century. < Mexican Spanish< maquilar "assemble"]
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