Definition

Proper noun: * A popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles: Bonaire is an island in the southern Caribbean Sea, known for its tourism, scuba diving, and natural environment. It is a special municipality of the Netherlands.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent our vacation on Bonaire.
  • The coral reefs surrounding Bonaire are protected as a marine park.
  • Flights to Bonaire arrive at Flamingo International Airport.

Advanced Usage

• "On Bonaire": The standard preposition used to indicate location on the island.
  • The best diving spots on Bonaire are easily accessible from the shore.

Variants and Related Words

• Bonairean (adjective): Of or relating to Bonaire.
  • The Bonairean culture is a blend of many influences.
• Bonairean (noun): A native or inhabitant of Bonaire.
  • The Bonaireans are known for their hospitality.

Synonyms

• Island resort: A general term for a vacation destination on an island.
• Caribbean island: A descriptive term for its geographical location.

Related Phrases

• Dutch Caribbean: The Caribbean islands that are constituent countries or special municipalities of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which includes Bonaire.
  • Bonaire is part of the Dutch Caribbean.
• ABC Islands: The group of three westernmost islands of the Leeward Antilles in the Caribbean, comprising Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao.
  • Bonaire is the "B" in the ABC Islands.

Noun

1. a popular island resort in the Netherlands Antilles