Algeciras

[ al-ji-sir-uh s; Spanish ahl-he-thee-rahs ]

/ ˌæl dʒɪˈsɪr əs; Spanish ˌɑl hɛˈθi rɑs /

noun

a seaport in S Spain, in Andalusia, on the Strait of Gibraltar.

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Example sentences from the Web for algeciras

In these modern days Gibraltar is not so secure, for the heights of Algeciras, in Spain, are only about seven miles away.
Dave Darrin on Mediterranean Service|H. Irving Hancock
He was responsible for the direction of French diplomacy in the conference at Algeciras.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3|Various
On the opposite side of the bay was a town of considerable size, which the captain told him was Algeciras.
Held Fast For England|G. A. Henty
The little town of Algeciras lies, as many know, within sight of Gibraltar, and separated from that stronghold by a broad bay.
In Kedar's Tents|Henry Seton Merriman

Besides, the mules will want rest, if you do not; for the distance will be twenty miles from Algeciras.
Vine and Olive; Or Young America in Spain and Portugal|Oliver Optic

British Dictionary definitions for algeciras

Algeciras

/ (ˌældʒɪˈsɪrəs, Spanish alxeˈθiras) /

noun

a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop: 108 779 (2003 est)

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