Definitions for Majorca
məˈdʒɔr kə, -ˈyɔr-ma·jor·ca

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Majorcanoun

   the largest of the Balearic Islands

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Majorcanoun

   Largest of the Balearic Islands.

2. Etymology: From the Latin Balearis Maior

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. majorca

   Mallorca, or Majorca, is the largest island in the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic Islands have been an autonomous region of Spain since 1983. There are two small islands off the coast of Mallorca: Cabrera (southeast of Palma) and Dragonera (west of Palma). The anthem of Mallorca is "La Balanguera". Like the other Balearic Islands of Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom. The international airport, Palma de Mallorca Airport, is one of the busiest in Spain; it was used by 28 million passengers in 2017, with use increasing every year since 2012.

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1. Majorca

   Majorca or Mallorca is an island located in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago, in Spain. The capital of the island, Palma, is also the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. The Cabrera Archipelago is administratively grouped with Majorca. The anthem of Majorca is La Balanguera. Like the other Balearic Islands of Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera, the island is an extremely popular holiday destination, particularly for tourists from Germany, Ireland, Poland, the Scandinavian countries, and the United Kingdom. The name derives from Latin insula maior, "larger island"; later Maiorica, "the larger one" in comparison to Minorca, "the smaller one".

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Majorca

   the largest of the Balearic Isles, is 130 m. NE. of Cape San Antonio, in Spain; mountains in the N. rise to 5000 ft., their slopes covered with olives, oranges, and vines; the plains are extremely fertile, and the climate mild and equable; manufactures of cotton, silk, and shoes are the industries; the capital, Palma (61), is on the S. coast, at the head of a large bay of the same name.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. majorca

   The principal of the Balearic Isles, in the Mediterranean, lying about 120 miles to the east of Spain. Majorca rebelled against Philip V. of Spain in 1714; but submitted July 14, 1715.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Majorca

   Expresses the Latin for Greater, relative to the “Balearic Islands.”

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1. • Spain
   • Island

How to pronounce Majorca?

1. Alex

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Neerja

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Majorca in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Majorca in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Majorca
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Majorca
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majorca
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Majorca
5. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Majorca
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
7. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Majorca