Dominica

[ dom-uh-nee-kuh, duh-min-i-kuh ]

noun
  1. one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.

  2. an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Capital: Roseau.

  1. a female given name.

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Dominica

/ (ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə, dəˈmɪnɪkə) /


noun
  1. a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop: 73 286 (2013 est). Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles): Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica

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