Dominican Republic

noun

1. a republic in the West Indies, occupying the eastern part of the island of Hispaniola. 19,129 sq. mi. (49,545 sq. km). Santo Domingo.

Dominican Republic

noun

1. Former name (until 1844): Santo Domingo. a republic in the Caribbean, occupying the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola: colonized by the Spanish after its discovery by Columbus in 1492; gained independence from Spain in 1821. It is generally mountainous, dominated by the Cordillera Central, which rises over 3000 m (10 000 ft), with fertile lowlands. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: peso. Capital: Santo Domingo. Pop: 10 219 630 (2013 est). Area: 48 441 sq km (18 703 sq miles)

Dominican Republic

1. Republic in the West Indies, occupying the eastern two-thirds of the island of Hispaniola (Haiti occupies the other third).

Example Sentences

Emily Abraham, a career diplomat who has had posts in Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and the Dominican Republic, had been laid off over the summer but was meant to receive paychecks until November.

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He was born during his father’s stint in Montreal, and though he was largely raised in the Dominican Republic, he has often said that he considers Canada his second home.

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It also recently signed deals to upgrade Syria’s Port of Tartus, to expand the Dominican Republic’s port and free trade zone at Caucedo, and to expand Canada’s Port of Montreal.

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The development could force desperate Haitians to flee to the Dominican Republic or board flimsy boats to other nations.

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The northern Caribbean nations, such as Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, and the Dominican Republic, are among the most at risk of a direct hit.

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