Definitions for gibraltar
dʒɪˈbrɔl tərgibral·tar

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.3 / 3 votes

1. Gibraltar, Rock of Gibraltar, Calpenoun

   location of a colony of the United Kingdom on a limestone promontory at the southern tip of Spain; strategically important because it can control the entrance of ships into the Mediterranean; one of the Pillars of Hercules

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gibraltarnoun

   An overseas territory of the United Kingdom at the southern end of Iberia.

2. Gibraltarnoun

   A strait connecting the Mediterranean to the Atlantic between Gibraltar and Morocco.

3. Etymology: From the جبل طارق, meaning Mountain of Tariq, who led the, starting in 711. Replaced earlier Mons Calpe for the land, and Ηράκλειες Στήλε (Columnae Herculis) for the strait.

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1. Gibraltar

   Gibraltar ( jih-BRAWL-tər, Spanish: [xiβɾalˈtaɾ]) is a British Overseas Territory and city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It has an area of 6.7 km2 (2.6 sq mi) and is bordered to the north by Spain. The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area, home to over 32,000 people, primarily Gibraltarians.In 1704, Anglo-Dutch forces captured Gibraltar from Spain during the War of the Spanish Succession. The territory was ceded to Great Britain in perpetuity under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. It became an important base for the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars and World War II, as it controlled the narrow entrance and exit to the Mediterranean Sea, the Strait of Gibraltar, which is only 14.3 km (8.9 mi) wide. This choke point remains strategically important, with half the world's seaborne trade passing through it. Gibraltar's economy is based largely on tourism, online gambling, financial services, and bunkering.The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations, as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Gibraltarians overwhelmingly rejected proposals for Spanish sovereignty in a 1967 referendum, and for shared sovereignty in a 2002 referendum. Nevertheless, Gibraltar maintains close economic and cultural links with Spain, with many Gibraltarians speaking Spanish as well as a local dialect known as Llanito. On 31 January 2020, the UK and Gibraltar left the European Union. In December 2020, the UK and Spain agreed in principle to a basis on which the UK and the EU might negotiate terms for Gibraltar to participate in aspects of the Schengen Agreement to facilitate border movements.

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1. gibraltar

   Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. It is a narrow peninsula with an area of 6.7 square kilometers, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on one side and Spain on the other. It's home to a large rock formation, the Rock of Gibraltar, which is a popular tourist attraction. Despite its small size, Gibraltar has significant strategic importance due to its position near the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention between the UK and Spain. The territory also serves as an important financial center.

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1. Gibraltar

   Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory located on the southern end of the Iberian Peninsula at the entrance of the Mediterranean. It has an area of 6.8 square kilometres and a northern border with Andalusia, Spain. The Rock of Gibraltar is the only landmark of the region. At its foot is the densely populated city area, home to almost 30,000 Gibraltarians and other nationalities. An Anglo-Dutch force captured Gibraltar from the Kingdom of Castile in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession on behalf of the Habsburg pretender to the Spanish throne. The territory was subsequently ceded to Britain "in perpetuity" under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1713. It was an important base for the Royal Navy; today its economy is based largely on tourism, online gaming, financial services, and shipping. The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a major point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Gibraltarians rejected proposals for Spanish sovereignty in a 1967 referendum and again in 2002. Under the Gibraltar constitution of 2006, Gibraltar governs its own affairs, though some powers, such as defence and foreign relations, remain the responsibility of the UK Government.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Gibraltar

   a promontory of rock, in the S. of Spain, about 2 m. square and over 1400 ft. in height, connected with the mainland by a spit of sand, forming a strong fortress, with a town (25) of the name at the foot of it on the W. side, and with the Strait of Gibraltar on the S., which at its narrowest is 15 m. broad; the rock above the town is a network of batteries, mounted with heavy cannon, and the town itself is a trade entrepôt for N. Africa; the rock has been held as a stronghold by the British since 1704.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gibraltar

   A fortified seaport town and garrison, occupying a promontory in the south of Spain, at the entrance from the Atlantic into the Mediterranean, 60 miles southeast from Cadiz. It consists of a high and rocky mountain running from north to south, about 3 miles in length, and three-fourths in width, its highest point being 1439 feet above the level of the sea. The “rock” was first fortified in the modern style in the reign of Charles V. It was surprised by the English under Sir George Booke in 1704, soon after the commencement of the War of the Spanish Succession, and it has been a British dependency ever since. It has been repeatedly besieged, and always without success,—first in 1720, next in 1727, and lastly in 1779, when it stood a siege of upwards of three years and a half, the French and Spaniards using their utmost endeavors to capture it; but every effort was bravely repulsed by the governor, Gen. Elliott.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:3.2 / 6 votes

1. Gibraltar

   Gibraltar is from the Arabic Jibril meaning 'Strong one of God' better known as Gabriel.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on June 16, 2019  

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Gibraltar

   From the Arabic designation, Jebel-al-Tarik, the Mountain of Tarik, in honour of Ben Zeyad Tarik, a Moorish General, to whose prowess the conquest of Spain in the eighth century was due.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gibraltar in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gibraltar in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of gibraltar in a Sentence

1. Hassan Rouhani:

   We do not seek the continuation of tension with some European countries, should they be committed to international frameworks and give up their wrong actions, including what they did in Gibraltar, they will receive a proportional response from Iran.

2. Gonzalez Laya:

   Spain, as member state representing the Union, will be responsible for enforcing Schengen and will be assisted by (EU border agency) Frontex for around four years, conducting controls both in Gibraltar’s port and airport.

3. British Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin:

   It is regrettable that since 2012, Spain has chosen to ignore its own commitments, which had included removing its objection to the inclusion of Gibraltar airport in EU aviation legislation.

4. Clara Monaco:

   It is probable that they swam (into the Mediterranean) and went beyond Gibraltar to hunt, but we do not know why they remained.

5. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez:

   I have just told the head of state, the King, that Spain has reached an agreement over Gibraltar.

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References

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