Alexandria Meaning in English

word

US

ˌæɫəɡˈzændɹiə

al-ug-ZAN-dree-uh

UK

ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə

al-ig-ZAN-dree-uh

释义

Alexandria is a large city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, famous for its ancient history, especially the Great Library and lighthouse.

用法与细微差别

Proper noun; always capitalized. Refers mainly to the Egyptian city, but can also be a given name. In historical contexts, often linked to its ancient wonders.

• Spanish: Alejandría
• Portuguese (BR): Alexandria
• Portuguese (PT): Alexandria
• Chinese (Simplified): 亚历山大港
• Chinese (Traditional): 亞歷山大港
• Hindi: अलेक्ज़ान्द्रिया
• Arabic: الإسكندرية
• Bengali: আলেকজান্দ্রিয়া
• Russian: Александрия
• Japanese: アレクサンドリア
• Vietnamese: Alexandria
• Korean: 알렉산드리아
• Turkish: İskenderiye
• Urdu: اسکندریہ
• Indonesian: Alexandria

例句

Alexandria is in Egypt.

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Many tourists visit Alexandria every year.

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Alexandria was famous for its great library.

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Have you ever traveled to Alexandria by train?

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My friend was born in Alexandria but moved away as a child.

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I’ve always wanted to see the Mediterranean Sea from Alexandria.

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