Meaning of maquiladora in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˌkiləˈdɔrə/

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1. Noun

   maquiladora

   Etymology

   Mexican Spanish, from maquilar‘assemble’

   Definitions

   1. an assembly plant in Mexico (near the United States border)

   Examples

   • « parts are shipped into Mexico and the finished product is shipped back across the border »