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Definition of alexandria

alexandria

/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dri.ə/
Al · ex · an · dria
Plural:Alexandrias
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Adjective:Alexandrian
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alexandria Lexical Profile

• 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.

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.

• Rhymes for alexandria

• Nearby Words

alewife
alex
alexander
alexandria
alfalfa
alfalfa sprout
alfalfa sprouts

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Alexandria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/alexandria
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