Algeciras

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

/ ˌæl dʒɪˈsɪr əs; Spanish ˌɑl hɛˈθi rɑs /

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noun

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

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How to use Algeciras in a sentence

In that year France annexed this north African country in spite of the agreement that had been reached at Algeciras.
The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8)|Various
But the offer of Algeciras induced him to promise aid, and he came with a strong army of Moors and Berbers.
The Story of Seville|Walter M. Gallichan
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
Meanwhile the Castilians attacked Algeciras, and Mohammed, between two foes, was brought to bay.
Southern Spain|A.F. Calvert

We were of substantial service in bringing to a satisfactory conclusion the negotiations at Algeciras concerning Morocco.
Theodore Roosevelt|Theodore Roosevelt

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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