Alexandria
22
4.0
- proper noun
- /ˌælɪɡˈzændriə/
- There was a new French restaurant in Alexandria he was dying to try.
- Alexandria, Egypt
- Cairo and Alexandria
- Patriarch of Alexandria
Loading YouTube…
Watch on YouTubeAnd he was like, it was where Alexandria is in northern Egypt.
- And he was like, it was where Alexandria is in northern Egypt.
- Where is the tomb of Alexander the Great now Alexandria?
- So what about the Library of Alexandria?
- Many Jews lived in Rome and many in Alexandria.
- I was just reading Clement of Alexandria's Exhortation to the Heathen last week.
- They appealed to the people of the cities of Alexandria or Thebes, et cetera, of Egypt.
Examples
-
The naval battle took place just off the coast of Alexandria, marking a significant moment in history.
-
I guess I better be getting back to Alexandria, then, right?
-
We're late for the Alexandria train.
-
Our family did not make many public appearances in the streets of Alexandria, for fear of riots.
Fiction book (1998) -
As a student, he was sent to Alexandria to learn the teachings of Aristotle and Euclid.
-
Hello, I'm Peyton from Alexandria, VA.
-
Egypt's stock exchanges in Cairo and Alexandria are over 100 years old.
Academic text (1995) -
Many tourists visit Alexandria to explore its ancient ruins and rich cultural heritage.
-
In ancient times, Alexandria was known for its grand library that attracted scholars from all over the Mediterranean.
Synonyms
A large Egyptian port city on the Mediterranean coast founded by Alexander the Great
Compounds
1
7.9
A very tall ancient lighthouse on Pharos island in Alexandria that guided ships and was one of the Seven Wonders
- Specialized
A tall shrub with yellow flowers and leaves that people dry and use as a laxative
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Alexandria is the city named for Alexander the Great; the name comes from Greek parts alex- 'to defend' and -andros 'man'. So, Alexandria literally means 'defender of men', which helps you remember it was named after its founder.