trinidad and tobago

Thân thiện

A map shows the islands of Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean Sea.

Definition

1. Proper Noun:
   • A twin-island sovereign state in the Caribbean: Trinidad and Tobago is a country consisting of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, located in the southern Caribbean Sea, near the coast of Venezuela.

Usage

• Trinidad and Tobago is used as the official name of the country. It functions as a singular entity.
• Example: "The capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain."
• Example: "Trinidad and Tobago is known for its vibrant Carnival celebrations."

Advanced Usage

• The demonym (adjective form) for something or someone from Trinidad and Tobago is Trinidadian and Tobagonian. Informally, "Trinidadian" is often used.
  • Example: "She is a Trinidadian and Tobagonian athlete." or "He enjoys Trinidadian cuisine."

Variants and Related Words

• Trinidadian (noun/adjective): A person from Trinidad, or something relating to the island of Trinidad. Often used informally to refer to the country as a whole.
• Tobagonian (noun/adjective): A person from Tobago, or something relating to the island of Tobago.

Synonyms

• Republic of Trinidad and Tobago: The official long-form name of the country.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an island republic in the West Indies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1962

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Republic of Trinidad and Tobago