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St. Martin

American  
[seynt mahr-tn, -tin, san mar-tan] / ˌseɪnt ˈmɑr tn, -tɪn, sɛ̃ marˈtɛ̃ /

noun

  1. an island in the N Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies, divided in two parts: the N section is a dependency of Guadeloupe, 20 sq. mi. (52 sq. km); the S section is an administrative part of the Netherlands Antilles, 17 sq. mi. (44 sq. km).


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She said she has stopped recommending St. Lucia and St. Martin to many customers, because their resorts have fewer package deals and often don’t include airfare.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

Times staff writers Richard Winton and Emily St. Martin contributed to this report.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

A number of cities, including New York, Chicago and Charlotte, offer nonstop flights to St. Martin, where you’ll find ample European glamour, miles of swimmable beaches and a deep bench of restaurants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 31, 2026

In a surprise announcement, Charlotte St. Martin stepped down as president of the Broadway League after 18 years.

From New York Times Jan. 20, 2024

“With all my heart, if you will be a brave St. Martin, stopping as you ride gallantly through the world to share your cloak with the beggar.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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