Definition

Proper noun: * A port city in Albania: Durres is the name of a major port city located on the coast of the Adriatic Sea in western Albania. It is one of the country's oldest and most significant urban centers.

Usage

• As a geographical name: The word "Durres" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific city.
  • The ancient city of Durres has a rich history dating back to Greek and Roman times.
  • We took a ferry from Bari, Italy, to the port of Durres.

Advanced Usage

• Historical context: In historical texts, the city may be referred to by its ancient names, such as Epidamnos (Greek) or Dyrrachium (Roman). "Durres" is its modern Albanian name.
  • The Battle of Dyrrachium was fought near what is now Durres.

Variants and Related Words

• Durazzo: The Italian name for the city, historically used in English contexts.
  • The Venetian fortress in Durazzo is a popular tourist site.

Synonyms

• Dyrrachium (historical/classical context)
• Durazzo (historical/Italian context)

Noun

1. port city in western Albania on the Adriatic