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Definition of alexandria
alexandria
/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/
Al · ex · an · dria
Plural:Alexandrias
•Adjective:Alexandrian
alexandria Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
A major port city on the Mediterranean coast of Egypt, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and renowned in antiquity for its Great Library and the Pharos lighthouse.
Example
"During the Hellenistic period, Alexandria was a renowned center of learning, culture, and Mediterranean trade."
2
American An independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia, located along the western bank of the Potomac River just south of Washington, D.C.
Example
"We spent the afternoon walking along the historic cobblestone streets of Old Town Alexandria."
• Rhymes for alexandria
Word Origin & Etymology
From Greek 'Alexandreia', named after its founder, Alexander the Great, who established the city in Egypt in 331 BC. The suffix '-ia' denotes a land or place.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alexandria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alexandria