alexandra

/əˈlɛksændrə/

Definitions

1. proper noun

a feminine given name derived from the Greek name ‘Alexandros’, meaning ‘defender of the people’

“The queen’s full name was Alexandra, but everyone called her Sasha for short.”

2. noun

a city in Russia, formerly known as Leningrad, which is the site of the Hermitage Museum

“Alexandra is a must-visit destination for art lovers, with its vast collection of Russian and European art.”

Synonyms

  • Alexandrian
  • Alexandrine

Antonyms

  • unknown