Algeciras

[ al-ji-sir-uhs; Spanish ahl-he-thee-rahs ]

noun

1. a seaport in S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

Algeciras

/ alxeˈθiras; ˌældʒɪˈsɪrəs /

noun

1. a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop: 108 779 (2003 est)

Example Sentences

In 1972 while on the Costa del Sol, I traveled down to Algeciras only to find that Franco, who was still ruling Spain, had dug up the road to Gibraltar over a fight with the British.

From Washington Blade

In that year France annexed this north African country in spite of the agreement that had been reached at Algeciras.

From Project Gutenberg

But the offer of Algeciras induced him to promise aid, and he came with a strong army of Moors and Berbers.

From Project Gutenberg

In these modern days Gibraltar is not so secure, for the heights of Algeciras, in Spain, are only about seven miles away.

From Project Gutenberg

Meanwhile the Castilians attacked Algeciras, and Mohammed, between two foes, was brought to bay.

From Project Gutenberg

We were of substantial service in bringing to a satisfactory conclusion the negotiations at Algeciras concerning Morocco.

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