Definition

Proper noun: * A Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey: "Island of Guernsey" refers specifically to the main island of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, a British Crown Dependency in the English Channel. It is the second largest of the Channel Islands.

Usage

• The term "Island of Guernsey" is used to specify the main landmass itself, often in geographical, historical, or administrative contexts to distinguish it from the smaller islands within the Bailiwick (such as Alderney, Sark, and Herm) or from the jurisdiction as a whole.
• In common usage, the island is often simply called "Guernsey."

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Island of Guernsey has a rich history dating back to prehistoric times.
  • Ferries connect the Island of Guernsey to both England and France.
  • While Sark is part of the Bailiwick, it is administratively separate from the Island of Guernsey.

Advanced Usage

• "the Island": When used with a capital 'I' in local context, it often specifically refers to the Island of Guernsey.
  • He returned to the Island after many years abroad.

Variants and Related Words

• Guernsey (proper noun): The common name for the Island of Guernsey. It can also refer to the entire Bailiwick (the jurisdiction), a breed of cattle originating there, or a type of thick sweater.
• Bailiwick of Guernsey (proper noun): The official name for the British Crown Dependency which includes the Island of Guernsey and several other smaller islands like Alderney, Sark, and Herm.
• Channel Islands (proper noun): The archipelago in the English Channel to which Guernsey belongs.

Synonyms

• Guernsey
• The main island (when the context of the Bailiwick is clear)

Notes

• There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms directly associated with the proper noun "Island of Guernsey."

Noun

1. a Channel Island to the northwest of Jersey