Andorra

American  

[an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh, ahn-dawr-rah] / ænˈdɔr ə, -ˈdɒr ə, ɑnˈdɔr rɑ /

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 Andorra la Vella.  a city in and the capital of this republic.

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Andorra British  

/ ænˈdɔːrə /

noun

1. Official name: Principat d'Andorra.  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)

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Other Word Forms

• Andorran adjective

Example Sentences

His expected seventh cap against Japan comes after he made his debut in September against Andorra.

From BBC

However, their group opponents were Albania, Andorra, Latvia and Serbia - four sides ranked outside the world's top 20.

From BBC

This is a new record number of storms for the group, which includes the national weather services of Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Andorra.

From BBC

The second stage will also start from Monaco before heading into France and Andorra and then into Spain.

From Barron's

Only five - Andorra, Malta, Liechtenstein, Poland and Monaco - maintain highly restrictive laws.

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