Dominica

American  

[dom-uh-nee-kuh, duh-min-i-kuh] / ˌdɒm əˈni kə, dəˈmɪn ɪ kə /

noun

1. one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.

2. an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Roseau.

3. a female given name.

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Dominica British  

/ ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə, dəˈmɪnɪkə /

noun

1. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica.  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: 73 286 (2013 est). Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has described his country's CBI programme as "sound and transparent", adding authorities had worked hard to ensure its integrity.

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"Ormat is doing the entire project, from making the plant's elements, shipping them to Dominica, mainly from Israel, and then constructing the power plant."

From BBC

He referred to the impacts of hurricane Maria in 2017 on the Caribbean island Dominica.

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Louis, who has also played for the Caribbean island of Dominica, has faced difficult times.

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Such was the fire and brimstone wrought by Wood, Hodge pleaded for mercy by telling the bowler he had a "wife and kids" back in Dominica.

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