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.

French An·dorre

[ahn-dawr] /ɑ̃ˈdɔr/.

Related formsAn·dor·ran, adjective, noun

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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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Word Origin and History for andorran

Andorra

probably from indigenous (Navarrese) andurrial "shrub-covered land."