English dictionary, thesaurus, translations & etymology
FreeDict.com
name

Algiers

al-JEERZ
name
1
The capital and largest city of Algeria.
"The ferry docked in Algiers early in the morning."

How to Use Algiers

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlgeria's capital city, on the Mediterranean coast.

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Algiers” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage

Fill the Gap

Can you complete this real example?

The ferry docked in _____ early in the morning.

Etymology

From French Alger, from Arabic al-jazair ("the islands"), referring to islets that once stood in the harbour.

Rhymes for Algiers

See all rhymes for Algiers →
Definitions: FreeDict original editorial