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Algerian capital

Algerian capital

2.9
The main city of Algeria on the Mediterranean coast called Algiers
  • noun
translation icon : capital de Argelia
  • The Algerian capital is known for its rich history.

Examples

  • The Algerian capital is known for its beautiful white buildings overlooking the bay.

  • The North African branch of Al-Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a pair of car bombings in the Algerian capital.

  • Several international conferences have been held in the Algerian capital in recent years.

  • Tourists are drawn to the rich cultural heritage found in the Algerian capital.

  • Have you ever visited the Algerian capital?

  • Pro-democracy activists assemble in the Algerian capital to demand reforms from the government.

  • The protests in the Algerian capital highlighted the citizens' desire for political change.

Synonyms

Algiers
vsAlgerian capital
14 3.9

The capital and largest city of Algeria on the Mediterranean coast

is the descriptive phrase for the same city rather than its proper name

Surface Forms

Algerian capital singular
Algerian capitals plural

Morphology

Algerian + capital

The meaning 'the capital city of Algeria' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'Algerian' (of or from Algeria) with 'capital' (the city where a nation's government is based). This compositional pattern is cross-linguistically common so a B1 learner who knows both words will understand the MWE even if they do not know the specific proper name 'Algiers'.

Etymology

Algerian capital simply means the city that is the capital of Algeria. That city is called 'Algiers', so the phrase means 'Algiers'.