algerie

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Definition

Proper noun A country in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean coast. It is officially named the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria. The nation has a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim. It was colonized by France in the 19th century and gained its autonomy in the early 1960s after a war of independence.

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Advanced Usage
  • Diplomatic/Formal Context: In formal writing, the full official name "the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria" is often used.
    • The ambassador represented the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria.
  • Historical Context: The term is used when discussing colonial and post-colonial history.
    • The struggle for Algerie's independence was a defining moment.
Variants and Related Words
  • Algeria: The more common English spelling and name for the country.
  • Algerian (adjective): Relating to the country Algerie.
    • Algerian culture, Algerian cuisine.
  • Algerian (noun): A person from Algerie.
    • He is an Algerian.
Synonyms
  • People's Democratic Republic of Algeria: The official full name.
Related Phrases
  • Capital of Algerie: Algiers.
  • Currency of Algerie: The Algerian dinar.
Noun
  1. a republic in northwestern Africa on the Mediterranean Sea with a population that is predominantly Sunni Muslim; colonized by France in the 19th century but gained autonomy in the early 1960s