madeira islands

Thân thiện

The Madeira Islands are known for their lush green mountains and beautiful coastline.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Morocco; the group forms an autonomous region of Portugal: The Madeira Islands are an archipelago, which is a self-governing part of Portugal.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Madeira Islands are known for their dramatic landscapes and subtropical climate.
  • We spent our vacation hiking in the mountains of the Madeira Islands.
  • Madeira wine, a famous export, originates from the Madeira Islands.

Advanced Usage

• "the Madeiras": An informal, shortened name for the archipelago.
  • Our cruise will stop in the Canaries and then the Madeiras.

Variants and Related Words

• Madeira (Proper noun): Often used synonymously to refer to the archipelago, and is also the name of the main island and the autonomous region.
  • The capital of Madeira is Funchal.
• Madeirense (Noun): A person from the Madeira Islands.
  • The Madeirense are proud of their cultural heritage.

Synonyms

• Archipelago of Madeira: A more formal geographical term.
• Autonomous Region of Madeira: The official political designation.

Related Phrases

• "Islands of Madeira": A less common but descriptive phrase.
  • The beautiful islands of Madeira are a popular tourist destination.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic Ocean to the west of Morocco; the group forms an autonomous region of Portugal

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Madeira Islands
• Madeiras