algiers

Thân thiện

A ship sails into the harbor of Algiers.

Definition

Proper noun: - The capital and largest city of Algeria: Algiers is the primary city and administrative center of the country of Algeria. - An ancient port on the Mediterranean Sea: Algiers is a historic coastal city located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The diplomatic meetings were held in Algiers.
  • Algiers has a fascinating mix of modern architecture and historic casbahs.
  • She flew into Algiers before traveling to the Sahara Desert.

Advanced Usage

• "The Algiers of the 1950s": Refers to the city during a specific, often historically significant, time period.
  • His novel captures the atmosphere of the Algiers of the 1950s.

Variants and Related Words

• Algerian (adj): Of or relating to Algeria or its capital, Algiers.
  • The Algerian government is based in Algiers.
• Algérois (adj): Of or relating to the city of Algiers.
  • The Algérois cuisine features fresh seafood.

Synonyms

• Capital of Algeria: The official designation of the city.
• El Djazaïr: The Arabic name for Algiers.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an ancient port on the Mediterranean; the capital and largest city of Algeria

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Algiers
• Algerian capital