Ajaccio

American

[ah-yaht-chaw] / ɑˈyɑt tʃɔ /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Corsica: the birthplace of Napoleon I.

Ajaccio British

/ əˈdʒætsɪˌəʊ, -ˈdʒeɪ- /

noun

the capital of Corsica, a port on the W coast. Pop: 52 880 (1999)

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There is no indication that Unibev, based in the scenic island capital of Ajaccio, has ever made a vehicle before.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

We “will be happy to welcome you at Ajaccio with a fresh Teslaquila Original Gold,” Lentali wrote to Musk on X at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Yesterday, Alain Orsoni was cremated after a funeral service in Ajaccio.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

The move suggests that the World Cup winner will be available for PSG’s next league game against Ajaccio on Saturday, barring an injury.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2023

The chief town is Ajaccio, in which Napoleon's birthplace is still shown.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 1 (of 10) From the Beginning of the War to the Landing of the British Army in France by Parrott, James Edward

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