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Monrovia

Monrovia

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The capital and largest city of Liberia on the west coast of Africa
  • proper noun
  • /mənˈroʊviə/
: Monrovia
  • More cold Buds were drunk, and then everyone was anxious to get back to Monrovia before it got any darker.
  • the capital of Liberia

Like, you're in Kandahar, you're in Monrovia, you're in any of these fucking hell holes.

Examples

  • The idea has spread like wildfire to other California cities and even earned Monrovia a visit from President Clinton during the 1996 campaign.

    Academic text (1997)

  • The US government has increased its diplomatic presence in Monrovia, the capital of Liberia.

  • How did you happen to pick Monrovia?

    Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)

  • The peculiarities of urban Monrovia were not the concern of the visitors, however.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Nearly all the counties in Liberia were affected, including the populous capital of Monrovia.

    Academic text (2015)

  • Rebecca Diaz is a Youth Services Librarian for Monrovia Public Library in Southern California.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Kevin, a 17-year-old 10th grader in Monrovia High School, has been receiving special education services since the age of 3.

    Academic text (2013)

  • Dancing people crowded Monrovia's streets, waving his poster as they tore down pictures of Samuel Doe.

    Academic text (1996)

  • Liberia's main port in Monrovia is in poor condition, littered with wrecked vessels and, in parts, visibly shoaling.

    Academic text (2016)

  • In Monrovia, residents celebrated Independence Day with parades and cultural events.

Surface Forms

Monrovia main

Etymology

Monrovia was named for U.S. President James Monroe, who supported the American settlers who founded Liberia. A helpful way to remember the name is to notice the ending -via, like the word via meaning 'way', so you can think of Monrovia as 'Monroe's way', which explains why the city carries his name.