Valencia
Americannoun
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Guillermo León 1909–71, Colombian diplomat and statesman: president 1962–66.
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a province in eastern Spain: the region was formerly a Moorish kingdom. 9,085 sq. mi. (23,530 sq. km).
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a seaport in eastern Spain.
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a city in northern Venezuela.
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a variety of the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis, originally from the Mediterranean area and cultivated extensively in Florida and California.
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Also Valentia a female given name.
noun
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Latin name: Valentia. a port in E Spain, capital of Valencia province, on the Mediterranean: the third largest city in Spain; capital of the Moorish kingdom of Valencia (1021–1238); university (1501). Pop: 780 653 (2003 est)
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a region and former kingdom of E Spain, on the Mediterranean
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a city in N Venezuela: one of the two main industrial centres in Venezuela. Pop: 2 330 000 (2005 est)
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Photographer Carlos Osorio documented the move, which involved whales being flown to Chicago, Atlanta, San Diego, San Antonio, and even Valencia, Spain.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
She would like to set up home with her boyfriend, who lives in the eastern city of Valencia, but the couple says apartment prices are out of their reach.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
"This was a truly international collaboration involving experts from different fields, all working together to shed light on the possible functionality of these magnetofossils," said Valencia.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
By winning, Hart takes over as the league title favorite waiting for its clash with longtime champion Valencia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Kaori was certain she had never heard the name Valencia Somerset in her entire life, but something felt very familiar about it.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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