Durres
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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
- port city in western Albania on the Adriatic