Definition

Proper noun * The Azores: An archipelago of volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, forming an autonomous region of Portugal. The name "Açores" is the Portuguese spelling.

Usage

• The word "Açores" is used specifically as a proper noun to name the geographic and political entity. It is the Portuguese name for the islands known in English as the Azores.
• Example:

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in geopolitical, meteorological, and historical contexts due to the islands' strategic mid-Atlantic location.
• Example (Geopolitical):
• Example (Meteorological):

Variants and Related Words

• Azores (Proper noun): The standard English name for the same archipelago.
• Azorean (Adjective): Relating to the Azores/Açores.
  • Example: Azorean cuisine features fresh seafood.

Synonyms

• Azores Archipelago
• Western Islands (historical/poetic)

Notes on Different Meanings

• "Açores" has only one primary meaning as a proper noun referring to the specific island group. It is not to be confused with the Spanish word "azores," which means "goshawks" (birds of prey).

Noun

1. islands in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to Portugal
   • the Azores are strategically located on transatlantic air and shipping routes