Chiloe Island

or Chi·lo·é Island

[ chil-oh-ey; Spanish chee-law-e ]

noun

1. the largest island of Chile, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of South America. 3,241 sq. mi. (8,394 sq. km).

Chiloé Island

/ ˌtʃɪləʊˈeɪ /

noun

1. an island administered by Chile, off the W coast of South America in the Pacific Ocean: timber. Pop: 154 775 (2002, Chiloé province). Area: 8394 sq km (3240 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Although there were dozens of weaker aftershocks, damage was concentrated along a highway that runs across Chiloe Island, where traffic was shut down in one section and on smaller roads and bridges.

From Washington Post

The second was found on Chiloé island, just off mainland Chile.

From Reuters

"From the first analysis of the samples taken from the ocean around Chiloe island, we can conclude that the red tide phenomenon is receding," University of Concepcion investigator Laura Farias told reporters on a conference call.

From Reuters

Shellfish divers protest against the Chilean government on Chiloé Island May 12, after toxic tides have ruined their catch.

From National Geographic

Facebook Twitter Pinterest People shout slogans as they listen to a speech during a protest on Chiloé island, Chile.

From The Guardian