Mon·a·co (m n  -k  , m-näk) A principality on the Mediterranean Sea consisting of an enclave in southeast France. Probably settled by Phoenicians, it has been ruled by the Grimaldi family since the 13th century. At various times Monaco was under the protection of Spain, Sardinia, and France but regained its sovereignty in 1861. The village of Monaco, or Monaco-Ville, is the capital. Population: 32,700. Mon a·can adj. & n. |   |
Monaco [ˈmɒnəˌkəʊ məˈnɑːkəʊ (French) mɔnako]
n
(Placename) a principality in SW Europe, on the Mediterranean and forming an enclave in SE France: the second smallest sovereign state in the world (after the Vatican); consists of Monaco-Ville (the capital) on a rocky headland, La Condamine (a business area and port), Monte Carlo (the resort centre), and Fontvieille a light industrial area. Language: French. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: euro. Pop.: 31 800 (2001 est.). Area: 189 hectares (476 acres) Related adj Monegasque
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Monaco - a constitutional monarchy in a tiny enclave on the French RivieraMonaco-Ville - the capital of Monaco Monte Carlo - a town and popular resort in the principality of Monaco; famous for its gambling casino Europe - the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use `Europe' to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles Monacan, Monegasque - a native or inhabitant of Monaco |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|