Murcia
Americannoun
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a city in SE Spain.
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a region in SE Spain: formerly a kingdom.
noun
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a region and ancient kingdom of SE Spain, on the Mediterranean: taken by the Moors in the 8th century; an independent Muslim kingdom in the 11th and 12th centuries
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a city in SE Spain, capital of Murcia province: trading centre for a rich agricultural region; silk industry; university (1915). Pop: 391 146 (2003 est)
Example Sentences
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Salazar-Ortuño began work with the backing of more than 600,000 people in Murcia, who signed a legal petition calling for protection.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
De la Espriella also defended David Murcia, convicted of running a pyramid scheme that impoverished families across southern Colombia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
Murcia emergency services said the victims were taken to hospital after the accident in the municipality of Alumbres, where the train did not derail.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
The 6-foot-tall right hander from Murcia is precisely the sort of raw young talent—athletic, physical, emotional—that tennis has watched flame out countless times before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
Sacred, Catholic, and Royal Majesty:—The municipality of Murcia has received your majesty's letter containing your determination relating to the imprisonment of our prince.
From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio
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