Andros
Americannoun
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Sir Edmund, 1637–1714, British governor in the American colonies, 1686–89, 1692–98.
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the largest island in the Bahamas, in the W part of the group. 1,600 sq. mi. (4,144 sq. km).
noun
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an island in the Aegean Sea, the northernmost of the Cyclades: long famous for wine. Capital: Andros. Pop: 10 009 (2001). Area: about 311 sq km (120 sq miles)
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an island in the N Caribbean, the largest of the Bahamas. Pop: 7686 (2000). Area: 4144 sq km (1600 sq miles)
Example Sentences
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Andros returned to Boston on Nov. 16 and revoked the ministers’ proclamation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
New Englanders threw Andros into jail, sent him back to England and had the pleasure of proclaiming days of thanksgiving for the ascension of William and Mary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
"I've never seen PSG turn the ball over as much as they have in this first half," said former England midfielder Andros Townsend on Dazn.
From BBC • Jul. 13, 2025
"It was a comical defensive error from Josko Gvardiol that allowed Feyenoord back into the game and they capitulated," former England winger Andros Townsend told BBC Radio 5 Live.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2024
“I think it is something to do with that Governor Andros of Massachusetts, the one who is determined to take the charter away. Oh dear, your father will be so upset.”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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