Trinidad and Tobago

American

noun

(used with a plural verb) two islands in the N Atlantic Ocean, off the NE coast of Venezuela.
(used with a singular verb) an independent republic in the West Indies, comprising the islands of Trinidad and Tobago: member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 1,980 sq. mi. (5,128 sq. km). Port-of-Spain.

Trinidad and Tobago British

noun

an independent republic in the Caribbean, occupying the two southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles: became a British colony in 1888 and gained independence in 1962; became a republic in 1976; a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, with a large Hindu minority. Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar. Capital: Port of Spain. Pop: 1 225 225 (2013 est). Area: 5128 sq km (1980 sq miles)

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Trinidad and Tobago Cultural

Independent republic in the West Indies, comprising two islands off the northeast coast of Venezuela. Its capital and largest city is Port-of-Spain.

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A popular resort area, the country is appreciated particularly for its culture, which is composed of a mixture of black African, Indian, Chinese, European, and Middle Eastern settlers.

Other Word Forms

Trinidadian and Tobagonian

adjective

Example Sentences

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Although the gas will be processed in Trinidad and Tobago for export, Shell says the project will benefit Venezuelans as well.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

As for Trinidad and Tobago, Brown said they faced so many challenges just getting to Italy that they considered it a victory when they checked into the Olympic village.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The gas would be piped to a Shell LNG facility in neighboring Trinidad and Tobago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago said that U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Though my moms called herself Trini, for Trinidadian, she had never even been to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

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