Andorra

[ an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh; Spanish ahn-dawr-rah ]

noun

1. a republic in the E Pyrenees between France and Spain, under the joint suzerainty of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgel. 191 sq. mi. (495 sq. km).
2. Also called An·dor·ra la Ve·lla [ahn-, dawr, -, r, ah lah , ve, -lyah]. a city in and the capital of this republic.

Andorra

/ ænˈdɔːrə /

noun

1. a mountainous principality in SW Europe, between France and Spain: according to tradition, given independence by Charlemagne in the 9th century for helping to fight the Moors; placed under the joint sovereignty of the Comte de Foix and the Spanish bishop of Urgel in 1278; under the joint overlordship of the French head of state and the bishop of Urgel from the 16th century; adopted a constitution reducing the powers of the overlords in 1993. Languages: Catalan (official), French, and Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Capital: Andorra la Vella. Pop: 85 293 (2013 est). Area: 464 sq km (179 sq miles) Official namePrincipat d'Andorra

Other Words From

• An·dorran adjective noun

Example Sentences

The 30-year-old now has four international caps to his name, the most recent earned in a 2-0 win over Andorra in June.

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However, the campaign ended with positive shoots with a win over Denmark and victories over Scotland, Andorra and now Luxembourg have followed.

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Valencia was scheduled to visit Granada in the Spanish league on Saturday, the same day Levante was set to host Andorra in the second division.

From Seattle Times

They had reportedly been driving from Toulouse to Andorra, another two hours' drive to the south.

From BBC

Steven had travelled through Andorra, Spain and France and was understood to be following the Mediterranean route through Europe.

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