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

Example Sentences

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

This is a new record number of storms for the group, which includes the national weather services of Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Andorra.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The last of Alexander-Arnold's 34 caps came as a substitute during a disappointing 1-0 win over Andorra, with Tuchel opting to start that game with Curtis Jones at right-back.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The second stage will also start from Monaco before heading into France and Andorra and then into Spain.

From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025

Andorra, he knew, was a clear thinker in his own right.

From Indirection by Freas, Kelly