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Definition of monrovia
monrovia
/mənˈroʊ.vi.ə/
Mon · ro · vi · a
Adjective:Monrovian
monrovia Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of Liberia, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa at the mouth of the Saint Paul River.
Example
"Monrovia serves as the political, commercial, and cultural hub of Liberia."
2
American A city in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County, California, known for its historic downtown and older residential neighborhoods.
Example
"The film crew spent a week shooting scenes in the picturesque suburban neighborhoods of Monrovia."
• Rhymes for monrovia
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1824 in honor of James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States, who was a prominent supporter of the American Colonization Society's efforts to establish a colony in West Africa for freed American slaves.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Monrovia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/monrovia