Hispaniola
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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The Caribbean island of Hispaniola, shared by Haiti and the Dominican Republic, contains thousands of limestone caves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 5, 2026
Much like in the U.S., immigration is a contentious topic in the Dominican Republic — the country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, which has seen an exodus of its people over the decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
The NHC said floodwaters across the Bahamas were expected to subside by Thursday, though conditions in Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola would remain hazardous for several days.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2025
The Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti, has closed its land border.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 10, 2024
Maybe on board the Hispaniola, flying before the wind, mooring by a tropical island with green palms crowding the mountains and bright tropical flowers—real ones—poking out between them.
From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt
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