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Definition of murcia

murcia

/ˈmɜːr.si.ə/
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Adjective:Murcian
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murcia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An autonomous community and province located in southeastern Spain along the Mediterranean coast, situated between Andalusia and the Valencian Community.

Example

"The agricultural exports of Murcia, particularly its citrus fruits and vegetables, are vital to the European market."

2

A major city in southeastern Spain, serving as the capital of the autonomous community of the same name, situated on the Segura River and renowned for its agricultural production and Baroque architecture.

Word Nuance & Usage

As a geographical proper noun, Murcia must always be capitalized. It should not be confused with Mercia, the historical Anglo-Saxon kingdom in England.

• Rhymes for murcia

• Nearby Words

murchison
murchison falls
murchison river
murcia
murcott
murder
murderer

Word Origin & Etymology

From Spanish 'Murcia', which derives from the Andalusian Arabic 'Mursiyah' (مرسية). The city was founded under this name in 825 AD by the emir of Cordoba, Abd ar-Rahman II.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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