Faeroe Islands

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean: The Faeroe Islands are an archipelago located between Iceland and the Shetland Islands.
    • A self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark: The Faeroe Islands are an autonomous country that is part of Denmark, possessing extensive self-governing powers.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Faeroe Islands are known for their dramatic cliffs and abundant birdlife.
    • She traveled to the Faeroe Islands to study their unique Nordic culture.
    • Although part of the Kingdom of Denmark, the Faeroe Islands have their own parliament and government.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Faeroe Islands" is typically used with the definite article "the".
    • The economy of the Faeroe Islands is heavily dependent on fishing.
  • Can be referred to metonymically to mean the government or people of the territory.
    • The Faeroe Islands have negotiated a new trade agreement.
Variants and Related Words
  • Faroe Islands: The most common alternative spelling for Faeroe Islands.
  • Faroes: A common shortened form.
    • He is from the Faroes.
  • Faroese (adj): Relating to the Faeroe Islands or their people or language.
    • Faroese literature
  • Faroese (noun): The North Germanic language spoken in the Faeroe Islands; a person from the Faeroe Islands.
    • She is learning Faroese.
Synonyms
  • Faroes: A direct synonym.
  • Faeroes: A variant spelling synonym.
Related Phrases
  • "Home rule of the Faeroe Islands": Refers to the autonomous political status.
    • The home rule of the Faeroe Islands was established in 1948.
Noun
  1. a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands
  2. a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands

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