Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

English

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Etymology

After Saint Vincent (sighted by Columbus on St Vincent's Day, 22 January 1498) and the city of Granada in Spain.

Pronunciation

  • (UK, US) IPA(key): /se(ɪ)nt ˈvɪn(t).sənt ən ðə ˈɡɹɛn.əˌdiːnz/, /- ˌɡɹɛn.əˈdiːnz/
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Proper noun

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

  1. An archipelago and country in the Caribbean, comprising the islands of Saint Vincent and the island chain of the Grenadines.

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Descendants

  • Japanese: セントビンセント・グレナディーン (Sento Binsento Gurenadīn) (calque)

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