Andorra

[ an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh; Spanish 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 An·dor·ra la Ve·lla [ahn-, dawr, -, r, ah lah , ve, -lyah]. a city in and the capital of this republic.

Andorra

/ ænˈdɔːrə /

noun

1. 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 namePrincipat d'Andorra

Other Words From

• An·dorran adjective noun

Example Sentences

Lawmakers in Andorra on Thursday voted unanimously to extend civil marriage rights to same-sex couples.

From 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.

From 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.

From Washington Post

And Andorra is a tax haven with bargain luxury goods shopping and great ski slopes.

From The Daily Beast

Casually, he placed his left hand in his pocket, then he turned toward Andorra, holding out the folder.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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It's a week's travel properly to visit Andorra and view all its wild unworldliness, so the trip is here only suggested.

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He placed a hand on the back of Andorra's chair, remembering the words of one of the teachers.

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The name Andorra has been derived from the Arabic, but it is, without doubt, considerably older than the time of the Moors.

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