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Definition of Dominica
1. Noun. A country on the island of Dominica.
Exact synonyms: Commonwealth Of Dominica
Group relationships: Oas, Organization Of American States
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Caribbean
Terms within: Roseau
Group relationships: Oas, Organization Of American States
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Caribbean
Terms within: Roseau
2. Noun. A volcanic island in the Windward Islands that was once a stronghold of the Carib Indians.
Group relationships: Windward Islands, Windward Isles
Terms within: Commonwealth Of Dominica
Generic synonyms: Island
Terms within: Commonwealth Of Dominica
Generic synonyms: Island
Definition of Dominica
1. Proper noun. A country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Dominica
1. An island republic of the west indies. Its capital is roseau. It was discovered in 1493 by columbus and held at different times by the french and the british in the 18th century. A member of the west indies federation, it achieved internal self-government in 1967 but became independent in 1978. It was named by columbus who discovered it on sunday, domingo in spanish, from the latin dominica dies, the lord's day. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dominica
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