Andorra

American  

[an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh, ahn-dawr-rah] / ænˈdɔr ə, -ˈdɒr ə, ɑnˈdɔr rɑ /

noun

1. 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).

2. Also called Andorra la Vella. a city in and the capital of this republic.

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Andorra British  

/ ænˈdɔːrə /

noun

1. Official name: Principat d'Andorra. 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Andorran
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Andorra

The most visible piece is MiM Hotels, six boutique properties from Ibiza to Andorra, which Melia has run under a rental agreement since 1 November 2025.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Alexander-Arnold, 27, won the most recent of his 34 England caps when he came on as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Andorra in June 2025.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Assets were being seized in Andorra, the Cayman Islands, Gibraltar, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain and Switzerland, as well as Italy, police said.

From Barron's ● May 28, 2026

Italy's finance police say their operation began with a report from Andorra on an Italian woman with "significant financial resources".

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

Suddenly, Andorra set the glass down and leaned forward, hands gripping his knees.

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