Dominica (redirected from Dominica (Commonwealth of))

Dom·i·ni·ca  (dm-nk, d-mn-k) An island country of the eastern Caribbean between Guadeloupe and Martinique. Originally inhabited by Caribs, the island was visited by Christopher Columbus in 1493 and became a British colony in the early 1800s, gaining its independence in 1978. Roseau is the capital. Population: 72,400. Domi·nican adj. & n.

Dominica

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Dominica [ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə dəˈmɪnɪkə]

n

(Placename) a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop.: 71 700 (2001 est.). Area: 751 sq. km (290 sq. miles) Official name Commonwealth of Dominica

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Dominica - a country on the island of Dominica Commonwealth of Dominica OAS, Organization of American States - an association including most countries in the western hemisphere; created in 1948 to promote military and economic and social and cultural cooperation Caribbean - region including the Caribbean Islands Dominica - a volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians Roseau - the capital and largest city of Dominica
	2.	Dominica - a volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians Windward Islands, Windward Isles - a group of islands in the southeastern West Indies; the southern part of the Lesser Antilles Commonwealth of Dominica, Dominica - a country on the island of Dominica

Translations

Dominica [ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə] N → Dominica f