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Commonwealth of Dominica

Commonwealth of Dominica

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An island country in the Caribbean Sea known for its rainforests
  • proper noun
translation icon : Commonwealth de Dominica
  • The prime minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica addressed the United Nations assembly.

Examples

  • Tourism is a major industry in the Commonwealth of Dominica due to its natural beauty and rainforests.

  • The Commonwealth of Dominica is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • The Commonwealth of Dominica gained its independence from Britain in 1978.

  • Have you ever visited the Commonwealth of Dominica?

  • The Commonwealth of Dominica is known for its lush rainforests and vibrant culture.

  • Many tourists visit the Commonwealth of Dominica to enjoy its beautiful hiking trails and hot springs.

  • The Commonwealth of Dominica celebrates its independence each year with a national festival.

Synonyms

Dominica
vsCommonwealth of Dominica
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An island country in the Caribbean with mountains, rainforests, and hot springs

is the country's official formal name used in legal and diplomatic contexts

Surface Forms

Commonwealth of Dominica main

Morphology

commonwealth + of + Dominica

This is a compositional place-name: a learner who knows 'commonwealth' (a political association), the preposition 'of', and 'Dominica' can infer it refers to the official political name or status of the country. The pattern 'X of Y' for country or state names is a common, transparent naming construction across languages, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Commonwealth of Dominica comes from the word commonwealth, an old word meaning 'the people's shared wealth or common good'. So the official name shows Dominica as a country meant to serve its people.