Monrovia

American  

[muhn-roh-vee-uh] / mənˈroʊ vi ə /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Liberia, in W Africa.

2. a city in SW California.

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Monrovia British  

/ mɒnˈrəʊvɪə /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Liberia, on the Atlantic: founded in 1822 as a home for freed American slaves; University of Liberia (1862). Pop: 614 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

It was the first victory by the colt since his wife’s death, and it also meant the Monrovia resident would have a horse in the Kentucky Derby for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Monrovia, 25-23, 25-21, 23-25, 25-18 Western Christian d.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

There are three other stakes races Saturday, including the race after the Derby, the Monrovia, with Queen Maxima heavily favored to win for the second straight year for Arthur and Islas.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The author also reveals the desperate conditions that beset Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, and the two Americans who were driven by their religious faith to serve the same missionary hospital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

By 1990 Taylor had laid siege to Monrovia.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John