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). Capital: Port-of-Spain.

Other words from Trinidad and Tobago

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

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British Dictionary definitions for Trinidad and Tobago

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)

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Cultural definitions for Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

[ (tuh-bay-goh) ]


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 for Trinidad and Tobago

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.

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