faeroes
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean: The Faeroes are an archipelago located between Iceland and the Shetland Islands.
- A self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark: The Faeroes are a possession of Denmark but have extensive autonomy in most governmental affairs.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The rugged coastline of the Faeroes is famous for its seabird colonies.
- She traveled to the Faeroes to study the unique Nordic culture.
- The Faeroes have their own parliament and language.
Advanced Usage
- "The Faeroes": Used with the definite article 'the' to refer to the archipelago as a distinct geographical and political entity.
- The economy of the Faeroes relies heavily on fishing.
Variants and Related Words
- Faroe Islands: The more common modern spelling and name for the Faeroes.
- The Faroe Islands are known for their dramatic landscapes.
- Faroese (adj): Relating to the Faeroes, their people, or their language.
- Faroese is the official language of the islands.
- Faroese (n): A person from the Faeroes; the North Germanic language spoken there.
- He is a Faroese who now lives in Copenhagen.
Synonyms
- Faroe Islands: The contemporary synonym for Faeroes.
- Føroyar: The name for the islands in the Faroese language.
Related Phrases
- Faeroe Islands: An alternate, less common spelling variant.
- The Faeroe Islands are a popular destination for hikers.
Noun
- a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands
- a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands