Monrovia meaning

mən-rō'vē-ə
The capital and largest city of Liberia, in the northwest part on the Atlantic Ocean. It was founded in 1822 as a haven for freed slaves and named after US President James Monroe.
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Seaport & capital of Liberia, on the Atlantic.
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Monrovia Sentence Examples

  • The anchorage at Monrovia is safe, and with some expenditure of money a smooth harbour could be made in front of Grand Basa.

  • kickball team in Monrovia.

  • The first Portuguese pioneer was Pedro de Sintra, who discovered and noted in 1461 the remarkable promontory of Cape Mount, Cape Mesurado (where the capital, Monrovia, is now situated) and the mouth of the Junk river.

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