Alexandria

geographical name

Al·ex·an·dria | \ ˌa-lig-ˈzan-drē-ə

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Definition of Alexandria

1 city in central Louisiana population 47,723

2 city in northern Virginia on the Potomac River south of Washington, D.C. population 139,966

3 city and port between Lake Mareotis and the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt population 3,170,000

Note: Alexandria was notable as the site of the greatest library of ancient times.

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“Alexandria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alexandria. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.

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