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Definition of Saint Lucia

1. Noun. A country on the island of Saint Lucia; gained independence from Great Britain in 1979.

2. Noun. A volcanic island in the Windward Isles to the south of Martinique.

Medical Definition of Saint Lucia

1. An independent state in the west indies. Its capital is castries. It was probably discovered by columbus in 1502 and first settled by the english in 1605. Contended for by the french and english in the 17th century, it was regarded as neutral in 1748 but changed hands many times in the wars of the 19th century. It became a self-governing state in association with great britain in 1967 and achieved independence in 1979. Columbus named it for the day on which he discovered it, the feast of st. Lucy, a sicilian virgin martyr. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Saint Lucia

Saint John's Saint Johns Saint Johns River Saint John River Saint John the Apostle Saint Joseph Saint Jude Saint Kitts saint kitts and nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Lawrence Saint Lawrence River Saint Lawrence Seaway Saint Louis saint lucia Saint Lucia (current term) Saint Luke Saint Maarten Saint Mark Saint Martin

Saint Martin's summer Saint Matthew Saint Matthew the Apostle Saint Nicholas Saint Nick Saint Olaf Saint Olav Saint Patrick Saint Patrick's Day Saint Paul

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