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Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands

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A group of three Caribbean islands known for beautiful beaches and banking
  • proper noun
translation icon : Islas Caimán
  • They funnel money through, like, offshore accounts in the Cayman Islands.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit the Cayman Islands to enjoy their beautiful beaches and warm weather.

  • All correspondence, billing and payments go through a P.O. Box in the Cayman Islands.

  • I guess it's off to the Cayman Islands then, huh?

  • You will find $20 million in an account in the Cayman Islands.

  • Cayman Islands, here I come!

  • There are many shore excursions to plan when in the Cayman Islands.

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  • You'll deposit 500,000 dollars in our account in a bank in the Cayman Islands.

  • And the only unusual charge on the Farradays' account was the 10 grand that Roger wired to the Spy-Ventures account in the Cayman Islands.

  • The Cayman Islands are known for their vibrant marine life, making them a popular spot for scuba diving.

  • During the summer, the Cayman Islands host a variety of cultural festivals that attract visitors from around the world.

Synonyms

Cayman
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A group of islands in the Caribbean Sea that are a British territory

is described by its beaches and role as an international financial center

Surface Forms

Morphology

Cayman + island

The meaning is compositionally derived from the place-name 'Cayman' plus the noun 'islands' — together indicating the islands called Cayman. There is no idiomatic or metaphorical shift, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can understand it refers to that group of islands.

Etymology

Cayman Islands comes from the native word Cayman, which meant 'crocodile'. Early visitors saw these animals in the water, so the 'islands' were named after them.