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Andalusia

an-duh-LOO-see-uh
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Andalusia (name) means an autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populous in the country, whose capital is Seville. Example: “They toured the historic cities of Andalusia, including Seville and Granada.”

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An autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populous in the country, whose capital is Seville.
"They toured the historic cities of Andalusia, including Seville and Granada."
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Etymology

From Medieval Latin Andalusia, from Arabic الْأَنْدَلُس (al-ʔandalus).

Origin: Medieval Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Andalusia” mean?
The word “Andalusia” means an autonomous community in southern Spain, the most populous in the country, whose capital is Seville.
How do you pronounce “Andalusia”?
“Andalusia” is pronounced an-duh-LOO-see-uh (/ˌændəˈluːsi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Andalusia” in a sentence?
Here is “Andalusia” used in a sentence: “They toured the historic cities of Andalusia, including Seville and Granada.”
What part of speech is “Andalusia”?
“Andalusia” is a name.
Where does the word “Andalusia” come from?
The word “Andalusia” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Andalusia, from Arabic الْأَنْدَلُس (al-ʔandalus).

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