Definition

Proper noun 1. A North Atlantic archipelago: The Faroes are a group of 21 volcanic islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, situated between Iceland and the Shetland Islands. 2. A self-governing territory: The Faroes are a self-governing community within the Kingdom of Denmark.

Usage Examples

• As a geographical location:
  • The rugged coastline of the Faroes is famous for its seabird colonies.
  • We took a ferry to visit several of the Faroes.
• As a political entity:
  • The Faroes have their own parliament and flag.
  • Fishing is the primary industry of the Faroes.

Advanced Usage

• "The Faroe Islands": This is the full, formal name for the territory. "The Faroes" is the common short form.
  • She studied the unique dialect of the Faroe Islands.

Variants and Related Words

• Faroese (adjective): Of or relating to the Faroe Islands or their people, culture, or language.
  • We enjoyed traditional Faroese cuisine.
• Faroese (noun): A native or inhabitant of the Faroe Islands; the North Germanic language spoken there.
  • He is a Faroese who now lives in Copenhagen.
  • She is learning to speak Faroese.

Synonyms

• The Faroe Islands: The full official name.
• Faeroe Islands: An alternate spelling.

Notes on Usage

• The word "Faroes" is typically used with the definite article "the" (e.g., , ).
• It is treated as a plural noun but often refers to the territory as a single entity. For example: "The Faroes is a beautiful destination" (singular entity) or "The Faroes are known for their cliffs" (plural islands). Both constructions are found.

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