MADRID Definition & Meaning

Madrid

[ muh-drid; Spanish mah-threeth ]

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noun

a city in and the capital of Spain, in the central part.

Madrid

/ ��əˈ��ɪ�� /

noun

the capital of Spain, situated centrally in New Castile: the highest European capital, at an altitude of about 700 m (2300 ft); a Moorish fortress in the 10th century, captured by Castile in 1083 and made capital of Spain in 1561; university (1836). Pop: 3 092 759 (2003 est)

Madrid

Capital of Spain and largest city in the country, located in the center of Spain.

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Notes

Madrid is the home of an outstanding art museum, the Museo del Prado .

Madrid was the scene of fighting between the Loyalists and rebel forces of Francisco Franco during the Spanish Civil War ; the city was greatly damaged.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

�Ѳ��·��·��·�Ծ�·�� [mah-dr, uh, -, lee, -nee-, uh, n, ‑-, leen, -y, uh, n], adjective noun

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Arsenal fans in Uganda partied well into the early hours this week, outside video halls and bars across the country, after their team's stunning victory over Real Madrid.

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Having such a foundation of faith, she says, is what drove her to move to Madrid and pursue a career in pop music at 16; it’s what drives pop fandoms, as well.

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He gained redemption when scoring from the penalty spot as Liverpool beat Tottenham in the following year's final in Madrid.

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Netherlands defender Van Dijk has said there has been progress on talks over a new deal but Alexander-Arnold has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.

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US media have reported on a man who's lawyers say was deported because of a crown tattoo which was inspired by the Real Madrid football club logo.

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