Antigua

[ an-tee-guh ]

noun

1. one of the Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies. 108 sq. mi. (280 sq. km).

Antigua

/ ænˈtiːɡə /

noun

1. an island in the Caribbean, one of the Leeward Islands: a British colony, with its dependency Barbuda, until 1967, when it became a British associated state; it became independent in 1981 as part of the state of Antigua and Barbuda. Area: 279 sq km (108 sq miles)

Other Words From

• An·tiguan adjective noun

Example Sentences

Most people seek residency in countries including Antigua and Barbuda, Portugal, Malta, Greece and Spain.

From Los Angeles Times

Opener Evin Lewis blitzed 96 as the West Indies hammered England by eight wickets in the first one-day international in Antigua.

From BBC

When England begin their latest white-ball tour in Antigua on Thursday, they will again do so without their captain.

From BBC

Diplomats said the expectation now was that reparatory justice would be a central focus of the agenda for the next Commonwealth summit in two years’ time in the Caribbean, possibly Antigua and Barbuda.

From BBC

The first of three ODIs against West Indies takes place on 31 October in Antigua, and is followed by five T20s.

From BBC