Alejandría (en. Alexandria)

/ale.xanˈdɾi.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Historic city located in Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great.

Alexandria was an important cultural center in antiquity.

Alejandría fue un importante centro cultural en la antigüedad.

One of the great cities of antiquity, famous for its lighthouse.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the wonders of the ancient world.

El Faro de Alejandría era una maravilla del mundo antiguo.

Home to the famous Library of Alexandria, a symbol of knowledge.

Many philosophers and scientists of antiquity studied at the Library of Alexandria.

Muchos filósofos y científicos de la antigüedad estudiaron en la Biblioteca de Alejandría.

The name comes from Alexander the Great, who founded the city in 331 B.C.

Alexandria of Egypt

Referring to the Egyptian city famous for its history.

Alejandría del Egipto

Meeting point in Alexandria

Meeting place in a historical or literary context.

punto de encuentro en Alejandría

Alexander the Great

Macedonian king who founded the city of Alexandria.

Alejandro Magno

Library

Collection of books where a vast amount of knowledge was stored.

biblioteca

Lighthouse

Structure that guides sailors, a symbol of ancient Alexandria.

faro

To refer to a place of great knowledge.

That university is the new Alexandria.

Esa universidad es la nueva Alejandría.

A place full of history and culture.

That part of the city is like a modern Alexandria.

Esa parte de la ciudad es como una Alejandría moderna.