zaragoza
zaragoza Lexical Profile
• noun
A major city in northeastern Spain, situated on the Ebro River, serving as the capital of the autonomous community of Aragon.
A province in northeastern Spain located in the central part of the autonomous community of Aragon, of which the city of Zaragoza is the capital.
"The Ebro Valley cuts through the province of Zaragoza, providing fertile land for regional agriculture."
Word Nuance & Usage
Often spelled 'Saragossa' in older English literature and historical texts, though the Spanish spelling 'Zaragoza' is now standard internationally.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin name 'Caesaraugusta', given in honor of the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus who founded a colony there. The name evolved through the Arabic 'Saraqusta' during Moorish rule before becoming the modern Spanish 'Zaragoza'.
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