Definition

1. 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

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