sicily
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A large island in the Mediterranean Sea: Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, located southwest of the Italian Peninsula.
- An autonomous region of Italy: Sicily is also the name of the Italian administrative region that comprises this island and several smaller surrounding islands.
Usage Examples
- As an island:
- We took a ferry to Sicily from the mainland.
- Mount Etna, an active volcano, is located in eastern Sicily.
- As a region:
- Sicily has its own distinct culture and history.
- Palermo is the capital city of the Sicily region.
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Cultural Context: The term is often used to refer to the island's long and complex history, having been ruled by Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans, and others.
- The architecture in Sicily reflects its diverse historical influences.
- Geopolitical Context: Refers to the island as a political entity with a degree of self-governance.
- Sicily is one of Italy's five autonomous regions.
Variants and Related Words
- Sicilian (adjective): Of or relating to the island or region of Sicily.
- Sicilian cuisine is famous for its use of fresh seafood.
- Sicilian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Sicily.
- He is a Sicilian who now lives in New York.
Synonyms
- The island: Trinacria (an ancient poetic name for Sicily).
- The region: Autonomous Region of Sicily (official full name).
Related Phrases
- Kingdom of Sicily: A historical state that existed on the island.
- The Kingdom of Sicily was founded in 1130.
- Strait of Messina: The narrow sea passage separating Sicily from mainland Italy.
- The ferry crosses the Strait of Messina.
Noun
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the largest island in the Mediterranean
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the Italian region on the island of Sicily
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