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

Curtis Jones, who played against Forest, was even used as a right-back by England head coach Thomas Tuchel in the win away to Andorra in June.

From BBC

The relaxation of the rules extends to the four European Free Trade Association members - Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Lichtenstein - and the microstates of Monaco, Andorra and Vatican City.

From BBC

“She’s been exceptional and an incredible leader and friend. Given her experience and her heart, I can think of no one better than Julissa to represent us in Spain and Andorra.”

From Seattle Times

“He lives in Andorra and he was looking forward to this stage.”

From Washington Times

After Saturday’s breakaway, a mountain stage if not for the ages but one that will be tough as Le Tour goes off-piste in the Pyrenees and into Andorra, home of duty free and skiing.

From The Guardian