Majorca

American

[muh-jawr-kuh, -yawr-] / məˈdʒɔr kə, -ˈjɔr- /

noun

a Spanish island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands. 1,405 sq. mi. (3,640 sq. km). Palma.

Majorca British

/ məˈjɔːkə, -ˈdʒɔː- /

noun

Spanish name: Mallorca. an island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands; tourism. Capital: Palma. Pop: 730 778 (2002 est). Area: 3639 sq km (1465 sq miles)

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Majorcan

adjective

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Majorca

In the seaside resort of Palma de Majorca in the Balearic Islands, tourists, many in swimsuits, some standing in the water, watched the eclipse closely, protective glasses perched on noses.

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

By contrast, a last-minute trip to Majorca for a family-of-four at that time starts from around £2,000.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

That is what happened as England ultimately missed out because they were thumped in Majorca.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

The couple, from Offerton, near Stockport, had gone on the trip with friends, all hiking and climbing enthusiasts, to Majorca.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2025

He didn’t think the Dursleys would like him any better in Majorca than they did on Privet Drive.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling

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