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

Derived Forms

• Andorran
  adjective

Example Sentences

Italy's finance police say their operation began with a report from Andorra on an Italian woman with "significant financial resources".

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Assets were being seized in Andorra, the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland, as well as Italy, police said.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

It may be telling that his only competitive appearances under Tuchel came in the two World Cup qualifiers against minnows Andorra.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

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

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

The Vespertinal Sentimentalist, on the other hand, looked upon the Guatemalans as wanton disturbers of the public quietude, and considered Andorra in the favourable light of an oppressed nationality.

From Strange Stories by Allen, Grant