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Definition of almeria

almeria

/ˌæl.məˈriː.ə/
Al · me · ri · a
Adjective:Almerian
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almeria Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A province in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southeastern Spain, famous for its arid landscapes, including the Tabernas Desert.

Example

"The province of Almería has served as a dramatic filming location for numerous iconic spaghetti westerns due to its distinct desert terrain."

2

A major coastal city in Andalusia, Spain, situated on the Mediterranean Sea, historically significant for its Moorish fortress (the Alcazaba) and currently known for its extensive agricultural greenhouse industry.

• Rhymes for almeria

• Nearby Words

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almanac
almaty
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almighty
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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Arabic 'al-Mariyya' (المَرِيَّة), meaning 'the watchtower' or 'the mirror of the sea', referring to its establishment as a major naval port by Abd-ar-Rahman III in 955 AD.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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