Alexandria

[al-ig-zan-dree-uh, -zahn-]

noun

1. Arabic Al-Iskandarîyah. a seaport in northern Egypt, in the Nile delta: founded in 332 b.c. by Alexander the Great; ancient center of learning.

2. a city in northeastern Virginia, south of the District of Columbia.

3. a city in central Louisiana, on the Red River.

Alexandria

/ -ˈzɑːn-, ˌælɪɡˈzændrɪə /

noun

1. Arabic name: El Iskandariyah. the chief port of Egypt, on the Nile Delta: cultural centre of ancient times, founded by Alexander the Great (332 _bc ). Pop: 3 760 000 (2005 est)

Alexandria

1. Port city of northern Egypt (see also Egypt), located where the Nile River empties into the Mediterranean Sea.

One-time capital city of ancient Egypt, a center consecutively of Greek, Jewish, and Christian culture.

Founded by and named for Alexander the Great.

Example Sentences

His latest book is a tribute to his home city in Virginia, "A Taste of Alexandria: Modern Restaurant Recipes That Echo Our City's Past."

From Salon

Separately, New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - a frequent target of Kirk's criticism - cancelled an event in North Carolina.

From BBC

At a Head Start classroom in Alexandria this spring, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. did more than just stage a photo-op — he underscored his department’s initiatives to prioritize healthy eating and nutrition.

From Salon

The effort has brought together some of Congress's fiercest opponents, including Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene and Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who are both signed on as supporters.

From BBC

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, long considered the youthful firebrand of the Democratic Party, sought the job earlier this year but was rebuffed in favor of Connolly, with his years of clout.

From Los Angeles Times