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). : Roseau.
3. a female given name.

Dominica

/ dəˈmɪnɪkə; ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə /

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 nameCommonwealth of Dominica

Example Sentences

He sighted Guichen's fleet on April 16 as it was sailing northwards and well to leeward of Dominica.

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Grasse then beat to windward between Dominica and the Iles des Saintes, but in consequence of various accidents made little way.

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We are without trace also of other letters, which he wrote at Dominica and at other points during this voyage.

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Ego enim, quando voluero, faciam ea satis summoneri propter mea dominica necessaria ad voluntatem meam.

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He is one of the true game blood,—the real Dominica game breed; and I sent to Charleston for his gaffs.

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