Andorra

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

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.

Andorra

/ 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)

Other Word Forms

• Andorran adjective

Example Sentences

Curtis Jones, who played against Forest, was even used as a right-back by England head coach Thomas Tuchel in the win away to Andorra in June.

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In September, Tuchel said Chalobah was unfortunate to be left out of the squad for qualifiers against Andorra and Serbia, and also didn't call him up for the subsequent October international break.

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In September the men's team played Andorra at Villa Park in Birmingham because of Coldplay's concerts at Wembley.

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The England manager insisted there was no personal issue between them, stressing the decision was purely about maintaining the core of the squad that had performed well during the September fixtures against Andorra and Serbia.

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Serbia are a point behind Albania after fighting back to win 3-1 in Andorra.

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