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alexandriaAlexandria | meaning of Alexandria in Collins DictionariesAlexandria meaning, definition, what is Alexandria: the chief port of Egypt, on the Nile Delta: cultural centre of ancient times, founded by Alexander the Great (332 bc). Pop: 3 760 000 (2005 est): Learn more.the chief port of Egypt, on the Nile Delta: cultural centre of ancient times, founded by Alexander the Great (332 bc). Pop: 3 760 000 (2005 est)What does Alexandria mean and how do you use Alexandria in a sentence?[URL]/alexandria
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Alexandria

(ˌælɪɡˈzændrɪə , -ˈzɑːn-)

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nounthe chief port of Egypt, on the Nile Delta: cultural centre of ancient times, founded by Alexander the Great (332 bc). Pop: 3 760 000 (2005 est). Arabic name: El Iskandariyah

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