"Motor City" meaning in All languages combined

See Motor City on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the Motor City [canonical]
Etymology: In reference to its early influence on the automotive industry. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Motor City}} the Motor City
  1. (US) A nickname for Detroit, Michigan. Tags: US Categories (place): City nicknames, Detroit Synonyms: Motown
    Sense id: en-Motor_City-en-name-THodPg3v Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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