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 president, Luis Abinader, is going even further, building a border wall between the two countries that share the Caribbean island of Hispaniola.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2024
The British followed by turning Barbados into a sugar island; then the French found rich soil on Hispaniola all over again.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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