antigua and barbuda

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A colorful map shows the islands of Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean Sea.

Definition

Proper noun: A sovereign island country located in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Lesser Antilles in the West Indies. It consists of the two main islands, Antigua and Barbuda, along with several smaller islands.

Usage

The term "Antigua and Barbuda" is used as the official name of the country. It functions as a singular proper noun when referring to the nation as a political or geographical entity. * Antigua and Barbuda is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. * The capital of Antigua and Barbuda is St. John's. * Tourism is vital to the economy of Antigua and Barbuda.

Advanced Usage

• Demonym: A citizen or native of Antigua and Barbuda is called an Antiguan and Barbudan.
  • The Antiguan and Barbudan athletes performed well at the competition.

Variants and Related Words

• Antiguan (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the island of Antigua or its people. Often used informally to refer to the country as a whole.
  • Antiguan culture; She is Antiguan.
• Barbudan (adjective/noun): Pertaining to the island of Barbuda or its people.

Synonyms

• Nation state
• Island nation
• Commonwealth realm (describing its political status)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a country in the northern Leeward Islands

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