principe
Definition
Proper noun: * Príncipe: An island in the Gulf of Guinea, forming part of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Usage
- The word Príncipe is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific island. It is almost always preceded by the preposition "of" when paired with "São Tomé."
- Example:
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Advanced Usage
- The Príncipe Island: A less common but acceptable formulation to explicitly identify it as an island.
- Example: The Príncipe Island is known for its endemic bird species.
Variants and Related Words
- São Tomé and Príncipe: The full official name of the island nation. "Príncipe" is an inseparable part of this compound name.
- Principe (without the accent): A common Anglicized spelling used in English texts.
Different Meanings
- príncipe (Spanish/Portuguese noun, not capitalized): Meaning "prince." This is a distinct word from the proper noun Príncipe, though they share an etymology (the island was named "Ilha do Príncipe," or "Prince's Island").
- Example (Spanish): El príncipe heredero. (The crown prince.)
Noun
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an island in the Gulf of Guinea that is part of Sao Tome and Principe
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