Trinidad and Tobago

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.

Trinidad and Tobago

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)

Trinidad and Tobago

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.

Notes

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 Words From

• Trini·dadi·an and Toba·goni·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

From Trinidad and Tobago to Cuba, from Antigua to Jamaica, from Barbados to Martinique, Enston details the classic cuisine of each country, both disparate and uniting in its familiar base flavors.

From Salon

The next two stops will likely be Trinidad and Tobago, so Rod can see where his paternal grandparents are from, and Italy, one of Rhonda’s favorite vacation spots.

From Los Angeles Times

The mysterious tanker that caused a major oil spill after capsizing off Trinidad and Tobago in February has been successfully refloated, the government said.

From BBC

While Arthur died in prison, Nizamodeen was deported to Trinidad and Tobago after serving his sentence.

From BBC

The strain driving the outbreak originated with a genetic change a decade ago, but the Oropouche virus was first identified in 1955 in the village of Oropouche, in Trinidad and Tobago.

From Science Magazine