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Definition of valletta

valletta

/vəˈlɛt.ə/
val · let · ta

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valletta Lexical Profile

• noun

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The capital city of Malta, located on a peninsula in the central Mediterranean Sea, renowned for its 16th-century fortifications, Baroque architecture, and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Example

"During our Mediterranean cruise, we spent an entire afternoon exploring the hilly, historic streets of Valletta."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Jean Parisot de Valette, the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, who successfully defended the island from an Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 and subsequently commissioned the city's construction.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Valletta. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/valletta
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