Almerian

/ælˈmɪəriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to Almería, a province and city in southeastern Spain, or its people and culture.

Etymology

From Almería, a city whose name comes from Arabic 'al-mariyya,' historically a major port and center of trade. The English adjective form adds the suffix '-ian' to create the relational adjective.

Kelly Says

Almería was once one of the most powerful Islamic city-states in medieval Spain, with a population of 500,000—rivaling Baghdad—yet few Europeans today remember it as anything more than a provincial beach destination.

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