Hispaniola
Definition
Proper noun: * An island in the West Indies: Hispaniola is the second-largest island in the Caribbean Sea, located within the Greater Antilles. It is politically divided between two sovereign nations: the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Usage
- Hispaniola is a geographical name used to refer to the entire island. It is important to distinguish the island of Hispaniola from the individual countries that occupy it.
- Example: "Christopher Columbus landed on the island of Hispaniola during his first voyage in 1492."
- Example: "The island of Hispaniola is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti."
Advanced Usage
- The name "Hispaniola" is the anglicized version of the Spanish name "La Española," meaning "The Spanish (Island)."
- In historical contexts, the island was also formerly known as "Saint-Domingue," primarily referring to the French colonial western third which later became Haiti.
Variants and Related Words
- Hispaniolan (adjective): Pertaining to the island of Hispaniola.
- Example: "The Hispaniolan solenodon is a rare, nocturnal mammal native to the island."
- Española (noun): The Spanish name for the island.
Synonyms
- La Española (Spanish)
- Quisqueya (Taíno name, used poetically or in historical contexts)
- Saint-Domingue (Historical name for the French colony, now Haiti)
Related Phrases
- Island of Hispaniola: The full, formal geographical designation.
- Example: "The island of Hispaniola has a diverse topography, featuring both tropical rainforests and arid deserts."
Noun
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an island in the West Indies
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