Faeroe Islands
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- proper noun
- /ˈfɛəroʊ ˈaɪləndz/
- The Faeroe Islands are known for their dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean views.
Examples
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The weather on the Faeroe Islands can change rapidly, even within a single day.
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He traveled to the Faeroe Islands last summer to explore their rich Viking history.
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The Faeroe Islands are known for their stunning landscapes.
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Have you ever visited the Faeroe Islands?
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He traveled to the Faeroe Islands last summer to explore their rich Viking history.
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The Faeroe Islands are known for their dramatic cliffs and sweeping ocean views.
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The weather on the Faeroe Islands can change rapidly, even within a single day.
Synonyms
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A group of islands in the North Atlantic that govern themselves but belong to Denmark
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A group of islands in the North Atlantic that govern themselves and belong to Denmark
Surface Forms
Morphology
Faeroe + island
Although 'Faeroe' is a proper name with no independent lexical meaning, the construction '[Name] Islands' transparently signals 'a group of islands', so a B1 learner who knows 'island' will understand it denotes an island group. They may not infer specific facts (location or political status) from the name alone, but the basic referential meaning is compositionally clear and cross-linguistically common.
Etymology
Faeroe Islands may come from old Norse words fær and eyjar, meaning 'sheep' and 'islands'. So the name originally meant 'islands of sheep', a simple image that helps you remember this group of islands today.