Nevis
Americannoun
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one of the Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies: part of St. Kitts-Nevis; formerly a British colony. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
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Ben. Ben Nevis.
noun
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an island in the Caribbean, part of St Kitts-Nevis; the volcanic cone of Nevis Peak, which rises to 1002 m (3287 ft), lies in the centre of the island. Capital: Charlestown. Pop: 11 181 (2001. Area: 129 sq km (50 sq miles)
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See Ben Nevis
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Investigative reporters have tried to unwind his various corporate acquisitions, which include the peer-to-peer streaming service BitTorrent, and his claims of citizenship not only in St. Kitts and Nevis, but also Malta.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Warm, buttery and cinnamon-scented coconut bread from St. Kitts and Nevis made an indulgent dessert.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
He previously completed five triathlons in five days in 2016 before cycling between - and climbing - Scafell Pike, Snowdon and Ben Nevis two years later.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Human remains have been discovered on Ben Nevis following the search for a walker who went missing three years ago.
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
I’d save my money and make my way to Nevis and rescue Ruth.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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