Cuba
Definition
Proper noun 1. A country in the Caribbean: A nation comprising the island of Cuba and several smaller archipelagos, officially known as the Republic of Cuba. 2. The largest island in the West Indies: The main island upon which the country of Cuba is located.
Usage
- Cuba is used as the name of a specific country and island. It is always capitalized.
- We traveled to Cuba last winter.
- The history of Cuba is fascinating.
- The island of Cuba has a diverse ecosystem.
Advanced Usage
- "Pre-revolutionary Cuba" / "Post-revolutionary Cuba": Used to specify periods in the nation's history relative to the 1959 Cuban Revolution.
- The book analyzes the economic policies of post-revolutionary Cuba.
- In geopolitical or economic contexts, it is often described as a communist state.
- Cuba has been a communist state since the mid-20th century.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuban (adjective): Of or relating to Cuba or its people.
- Cuban music, Cuban culture.
- Cuban (noun): A native or inhabitant of Cuba.
- The Cubans are known for their resilience.
Synonyms
- Republic of Cuba: The official name of the country.
- The Pearl of the Antilles: A poetic nickname for the island.
Related Phrases
- Cuban Missile Crisis: A specific historical event from 1962 involving Cuba, the United States, and the Soviet Union.
- The Cuban Missile Crisis was a pivotal moment in the Cold War.
- Cuban sandwich: A specific type of sandwich originating from Cuban communities.
- He ordered a Cuban sandwich for lunch.
Noun
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the largest island in the West Indies
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a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
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