Andorra

[ an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh; Spanish ahn-dawr-rah ]

/ ænˈdɔr ə, -ˈdɒr ə; Spanish ɑnˈdɔr rɑ /

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noun

a republic in the E Pyrenees between France and Spain, under the joint suzerainty of France and the Spanish Bishop of Urgel. 191 sq. mi. (495 sq. km).

Also called An·dor·ra la Ve·lla

[Catalan. ahn-dawr-rah lah ve-lyah]. /Catalan. ɑnˈdɔr rɑ lɑ ˈvɛ lyɑ/. a city in and the capital of this republic.

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French An·dorre

[ahn-dawr]. /ɑ̃ˈdɔr/.

OTHER WORDS FROM Andorra

An·dor·ran, adjective, noun

Words nearby Andorra

andiron, Andizhan, Andong, and/or, andoroba, Andorra, Andorra la Vella, Andorran, andouille, Andover, andr-

How to use Andorra in a sentence

Lawmakers in Andorra on Thursday voted unanimously to extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples.
Andorra lawmakers extend civil marriage equality to same-sex couples|Michael K. Lavers|July 21, 2022|Washington Blade
“Today we are voting on a law for everyone, which includes all of us,” said Carles Enseñat, president of Andorra’s Democratic Parliamentary Group, before the vote.
Andorra lawmakers extend civil marriage equality to same-sex couples|Michael K. Lavers|July 21, 2022|Washington Blade
A fire broke out Friday alongside the field at National Stadium in Andorra, where England’s national men’s soccer team will play Saturday in a World Cup qualifier.
Stadium catches fire before England’s World Cup qualifier in Andorra|Matt Bonesteel|October 8, 2021|Washington Post
And Andorra is a tax haven with bargain luxury goods shopping and great ski slopes.
Up to a Point: Thanks to the Biggest Turkey, Uncle Sam|P. J. O’Rourke|November 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Casually, he placed his left hand in his pocket, then he turned toward Andorra, holding out the folder.
Indirection|Everett B. Cole
Suddenly, Andorra set the glass down and leaned forward, hands gripping his knees.
Indirection|Everett B. Cole
It's a week's travel properly to visit Andorra and view all its wild unworldliness, so the trip is here only suggested.
The Automobilist Abroad|M. F. (Milburg Francisco) Mansfield
He placed a hand on the back of Andorra's chair, remembering the words of one of the teachers.
Indirection|Everett B. Cole
The name Andorra has been derived from the Arabic, but it is, without doubt, considerably older than the time of the Moors.
The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867.|E. Rameur

British Dictionary definitions for Andorra

Andorra

/ (ænˈdɔːrə) /

noun

a mountainous principality in SW Europe, between France and Spain: according to tradition, given independence by Charlemagne in the 9th century for helping to fight the Moors; placed under the joint sovereignty of the Comte de Foix and the Spanish bishop of Urgel in 1278; under the joint overlordship of the French head of state and the bishop of Urgel from the 16th century; adopted a constitution reducing the powers of the overlords in 1993. Languages: Catalan (official), French, and Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Capital: Andorra la Vella. Pop: 85 293 (2013 est). Area: 464 sq km (179 sq miles)Official name: Principat d'Andorra

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