Alexandria

/ˈæləgˌzændriə/

/ælɛgˈzɑndriə/

Other forms: Alexandrias

Definitions of Alexandria

1. noun

   the chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt
   synonyms: El Iskandriyah

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   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

   port

   a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
2. noun

   a town in Louisiana on the Red River
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   town

   an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city