Alexandria
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A major port city in Egypt: A historically significant city and the chief port of Egypt, situated on the Mediterranean Sea at the western edge of the Nile Delta. It was founded by Alexander the Great and served as the capital of ancient Egypt during the Hellenistic period.
- A city in the United States: A city in the state of Louisiana, located on the Red River.
Usage Examples
Proper noun (Egypt):
- The famous Library of Alexandria was one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world.
- Alexandria is a vital economic and cultural center in the Mediterranean region.
Proper noun (United States):
- We drove through Alexandria, Louisiana, on our way to Texas.
- The city of Alexandria hosts a popular annual festival.
Advanced Usage
- "Alexandrian" (adjective): Pertaining to the city of Alexandria, Egypt, especially its Hellenistic culture and learning.
- The Alexandrian school of thought contributed greatly to philosophy and science.
Variants and Related Words
- Alexandrian: Can function as a noun (a native or inhabitant of Alexandria) or an adjective.
- Noun: The Alexandrians were proud of their city's heritage.
- Adjective: Alexandrian poetry has distinct characteristics.
Synonyms
- Port of Egypt (for the Egyptian city).
- Egyptian metropolis (for the Egyptian city).
Related Phrases
- Library of Alexandria: Refers specifically to the ancient great library.
- The burning of the Library of Alexandria was a great loss to human knowledge.
- Alexandria Bay: A common place name in other regions (e.g., in New York, USA), but this is a distinct compound name, not a variant of "Alexandria" itself.
Noun
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the chief port of Egypt; located on the western edge of the Nile delta on the Mediterranean Sea; founded by Alexander the Great; the capital of ancient Egypt
-
a town in Louisiana on the Red River
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