Algeria
Algeria (name) means a large country in North Africa, whose capital is Algiers. Example: “Algeria gained independence from France in 1962.”
How to Use Algeria
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe North African nation whose capital city is Algiers.
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_____ gained independence from France in 1962.
Etymology
Named after its capital, Algiers, ultimately from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to small islands once found in the bay there.
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What does “Algeria” mean?
The word “Algeria” means a large country in North Africa, whose capital is Algiers. In plain terms, the North African nation whose capital city is Algiers.
How do you pronounce “Algeria”?
“Algeria” is pronounced al-JEER-ree-uh (/ælˈdʒɪɹi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Algeria” in a sentence?
Here is “Algeria” used in a sentence: “Algeria gained independence from France in 1962.”
What part of speech is “Algeria”?
“Algeria” is a name.
Where does the word “Algeria” come from?
The word “Algeria” comes from Arabic. Named after its capital, Algiers, ultimately from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to small islands once found in the bay there.
Is “Algeria” a common word?
“Algeria” is a fairly common word in modern English.
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