Andorra
[ an-dawr-uh, -dor-uh; Spanish ahn-dawr-rah ]
/ ænˈdɔr ə, -ˈdɒr ə; Spanish ɑnˈdɔr rɑ /
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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British Dictionary definitions for andorran (1 of 2)
Andorran
/ (ænˈdɔːrən) /
adjective
of or relating to Andorra or its inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of Andorra
British Dictionary definitions for andorran (2 of 2)
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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