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Eleuthera

American  
[ih-loo-ther-uh] / ɪˈlu θər ə /

noun

  1. an island in the N Bahamas. 164 sq. mi. (425 sq. km).


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While flooding has disrupted parts of the archipelago, the ministry of tourism said the majority of the country - including Nassau, Freeport, Eleuthera and the Abacos - remained largely unaffected and open to visitors.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

A U.S. listing “sends a clear message that this species is in danger,” says Nick Higgs, a marine biologist at the Cape Eleuthera Institute, a research center in the Bahamas.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 22, 2022

His swim beats a 124.4 km swim by Chloe McCardel from the south of Eleuthera Island to Nassau in the Bahamas five years ago, recognized by the Marathon Swimmers Federation as the longest ocean swim.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2019

Inspired by the popularity of Castaway Cay, a private Bahamian island which operates as an exclusive port for DCL ships, the company has purchased Lighthouse Point on the island of Eleuthera.

From Fox News • Aug. 27, 2019

He had decided to make his way across the island to the nook where the Eleuthera was concealed, and remain on board of her until the detective returned.

From Fighting for the Right by Shute, A. B.