Martinique
[ mahr-tn-eek ]
/ ˌmɑr tnˈik /
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noun
an island in the E West Indies; an overseas department of France. 425 sq. mi. (1,100 sq. km). Capital: Fort-de-France.
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OTHER WORDS FROM Martinique
Mar·ti·ni·can [mahr-tn-ee-kuhn], /ˌmɑr tnˈi kən/, nounWords nearby Martinique
Martínez Ruiz, martingale, martini, Martinican, Martini-Henry, Martinique, Martin IV, Martin Luther King Day, Martinmas, Martinon, Martins
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British Dictionary definitions for Martinique
Martinique
/ (ˌmɑːtɪˈniːk) /
noun
an island in the E Caribbean, in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles: administratively an overseas region of France. Capital: Fort-de-France. Pop: 403 795 (2007 est). Area: 1090 sq km (420 sq miles)
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