Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- proper noun
- /seɪnt ˈvɪnsənt ənd ðə ˈɡrɛnəˌdiːnz/
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San Vicente y las Granadinas
- After gaining independence, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
Examples
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Bananas are a major export product of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Tourists flock to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for its stunning beaches and sailing opportunities.
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I visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines last summer.
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Have you ever been to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture.
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After gaining independence in 1979, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has developed a thriving tourism industry.
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Many visitors enjoy sailing around the beautiful islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Synonyms
An island country in the southeast Caribbean made of Saint Vincent and many small Grenadine islands
Surface Forms
Morphology
saint + Vincent + and + the + Grenadines
This is a proper name composed of place-name elements: 'Saint Vincent' (a dedication to a saint) plus 'the Grenadines' (a chain of islands), so a learner who knows the parts can infer it refers to geographic entities grouped together (likely islands or a place). However, the exact sense 'an independent Caribbean country' and specific geopolitical status/location are not fully derivable from the constituents alone, so the expression is only partially transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gets its name from two simple ideas: the main island was named Saint Vincent because early sailors first saw it on Saint Vincent's day, and the chain of smaller islands were called the Grenadines, a name that means 'little Grenadas' or small islands near Grenada. That's why the country's name simply describes the main island plus its nearby small islands.
