Alderney

American  

[awl-der-nee] / ˈɔl dər ni /

noun

1. one of the Channel Islands in the English Channel. 3 sq. mi. (8 sq. km).

2. any of several breeds of cattle raised originally in the Channel Islands, as the Jersey or Guernsey.

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Alderney British  

/ ˈɔːldənɪ /

noun

1. French name: Aurigny.  one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel: separated from the French coast by a dangerous tidal channel (the Race of Alderney ). Pop: 2294 (2001). Area: 8 sq km (3 sq miles)

2. an early, but now extinct, breed of dairy cattle originating from the island of Alderney

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Example Sentences

Blue Islands was launched in 2006, with its origins dating back to 1999, when it was formed initially as Le Cocq's Air Link to supply perishable goods to the Channel Island of Alderney from Bournemouth using Britten Norman Islanders, according to its website.

From BBC

Sark was liberated a day later, while Alderney, where most of the islanders had been forced to leave their homes, could not return until 15 December 1945.

From BBC

Islanders now celebrate the end of the Nazi occupation with Liberation Day events in Guernsey, Jersey and Sark, along with Homecoming Day in Alderney.

From BBC

Those who live in Alderney said a lack of job opportunities, affordable transport and even things to do was leading to an exodus of young people.

From BBC

According to the 2023 States of Alderney census, the island has a population of 2,167.

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