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algiers: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ælˈdʒɪəz/US/ælˈdʒɪrz/

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What does “algiers” mean?

The capital and largest city of Algeria, a North African country.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The capital and largest city of Algeria, a North African country.

May refer to the urban area, the administrative region, or be used metonymically to represent the government or culture of Algeria.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant differences in usage or pronunciation of the English exonym. Spelling is consistent.

Connotations

Associated with North African history, French colonial past, Mediterranean culture. Neutral political connotations in most modern contexts.

Frequency

Comparatively low frequency in general discourse, appearing mainly in geographical, historical, political, or travel contexts.

Grammar

How to Use “algiers” in a Sentence

[be/lie] in Algiers[travel/fly] to Algiers[be based] in Algiers[the government of] Algiers

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
the capital of Algeriathe city of Algiersport of Algiersin Algiers
medium
government in Algierstravel to Algiershistoric Algiersstreets of Algiers
weak
Algiers basedAlgiers conferenceAlgiers agreement

Examples

Examples of “algiers” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The Algiers coastline is stunning.
  • An Algiers-based diplomat.

American English

  • The Algiers district is historic.
  • An Algiers-focused report.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Used in contexts of trade, energy markets, or regional headquarters: 'The company's North African office is in Algiers.'

Academic

Used in geography, history, political science, and post-colonial studies: 'The Treaty of Algiers was signed in 1975.'

Everyday

Used in travel, news, and general knowledge contexts: 'Our cruise stops in Algiers next week.'

Technical

Used in meteorology (e.g., Algiers radar), cartography, or diplomatic communications.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “algiers”

Neutral

Algerian capitalEl Djazaïr (Arabic name)

Weak

the citythe capital

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “algiers”

  • Misspelling as 'Algers' or 'Algier'. Confusing 'Algiers' (city) with 'Algeria' (country). Incorrect article use (it's 'Algiers', not 'the Algiers', except in specific phrasal contexts like 'the Algiers of the 1950s').

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, Algiers is the capital city of the country Algeria.

In British English: /ælˈdʒɪəz/ (al-JEERZ). In American English: /ælˈdʒɪrz/ (al-JEERZ). The main difference is the rhotic /r/ sound in American English.

Yes, in a limited attributive sense to describe something originating from or related to the city (e.g., 'Algiers architecture', 'Algiers government'). It is not a standard descriptive adjective.

The most common mistake is confusing 'Algiers' (the city) with 'Algeria' (the country). Another is adding an unnecessary definite article, saying 'the Algiers' instead of just 'Algiers'.

The capital and largest city of Algeria, a North African country.

Algiers is usually formal to neutral in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think: 'Alg-iers' sounds like 'Algeria's ears' – the capital is where the country 'hears' and governs from.

Conceptual Metaphor

CITY AS SEAT OF POWER (e.g., 'Decisions from Algiers shaped national policy.').

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
is the capital and most populous city of Algeria.
Multiple Choice

What is the primary denotation of 'Algiers'?