a port in NE Sicily, on the Strait of Messina: colonized by Greeks around 730 bc; under Spanish rule (1282–1676 and 1678–1713); university (1549). Pop: 252 026 (2001)
Messina in American English
(məˈsinə)
1.
seaport in NE Sicily, on the Strait of Messina: pop. 233,000
2.
Strait ofstrait between Sicily & Italy: 2-12 mi (3-19 km) wide; 20 mi (32 km) long