Agadir

American  

[ah-gah-deer] / ˌɑ gɑˈdɪər /

noun

1. a seaport in SW Morocco: destroyed by earthquake in 1960; new town rebuilt S of original site.

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Agadir British  

/ ˌæɡəˈdɪə /

noun

1. a port in SW Morocco, which became the centre of an international crisis (1911), when a gunboat arrived to protect German interests. Britain issued a strong warning to Germany but the French negotiated and war was averted. In 1960 the town was virtually destroyed by an earthquake, about 10 000 people being killed. Pop: 385 000 (2003)

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Example Sentences

By his own admission, he was enjoying himself as much as he ever has on international duty, talking about the fun with his team-mates away from the scrutiny and pressure he normally experiences at Afcons because their team camp was in beautiful, private surroundings, on the beach in Agadir.

From BBC

In Agadir, a thrilling last-eight tie saw Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia net in the first half for the Pharaohs before an own goal by Ahmed Aboul-Fetouh brought the Ivorians back into it.

From Barron's

Captain Salah scored after 124 minutes to clinch a 3-1 extra-time triumph for the Egyptians over plucky minnows Benin in a thrilling last-16 encounter in Agadir.

From Barron's

Egypt will now stay in Agadir to face title-holders Ivory Coast or Burkina Faso on Saturday in the quarter-finals.

From Barron's

In southern coastal city Agadir, Cameroon legends Roger Milla and Samuel Eto'o were among the crowd that saw Mozambique take a surprise lead on 23 minutes.

From Barron's