Trinidad and Tobago

American  

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) two islands in the N Atlantic Ocean, off the NE coast of Venezuela.

2. (used with a singular verb) an independent republic in the West Indies, comprising the islands of Trinidad and Tobago: member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 1,980 sq. mi. (5,128 sq. km). Port-of-Spain.

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Trinidad and Tobago British  

noun

1. an independent republic in the Caribbean, occupying the two southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles: became a British colony in 1888 and gained independence in 1962; became a republic in 1976; a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, with a large Hindu minority. Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar. Capital: Port of Spain. Pop: 1 225 225 (2013 est). Area: 5128 sq km (1980 sq miles)

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Trinidad and Tobago Cultural  

1. Independent republic in the West Indies, comprising two islands off the northeast coast of Venezuela. Its capital and largest city is Port-of-Spain.

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A popular resort area, the country is appreciated particularly for its culture, which is composed of a mixture of black African, Indian, Chinese, European, and Middle Eastern settlers.

Other Word Forms

• Trinidadian and Tobagonian
  adjective

Example Sentences

The current crop of American players is often referred to as a golden generation, for reasons that mostly stem from the fact that unlike their predecessors, they have never been eliminated by Trinidad and Tobago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Steve Trittschuh and Brian Bliss, who also started in the game against Trinidad and Tobago, have both coached in college and MLS.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The remains of at least 50 infants and six adults have been dumped at a graveyard in Trinidad and Tobago, police say.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, said she empathized with the Cuban people but took issue with her Jamaican counterpart's remarks.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Though my moms called herself Trini, for Trinidadian, she had never even been to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore