St. Vincent
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- proper noun
- /seɪnt ˈvɪnsənt/
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San Vicente
- I have known of numerous occasions when St. Vincent and the Grenadines had to borrow money from neighboring islands and different sources to take care of the country's budgetary needs when we were unable to do so financially.
- St. Vincent and the Grenadines
- Petit St. Vincent
Examples
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Sadly, St. Vincent and the Grenadines' benevolent act to Grenada was tainted by the action that followed.
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Evidence from St. Vincent and elsewhere suggests that earlier Mocko Jumbies were not so adorned.
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However, why is it that the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines does not practice such transparency across the board?
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This act was indeed an admirable one for the government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to have done; being of help to her sister when she needed help.
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Two early records of stilt masquerades in the Caribbean come from St. Vincent, an anglophone island in the central Windward Islands.
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The prime minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph E. Gonsalves, is a man with little or no control over his public and private utterances; in other words, he is a man who speaks indiscreetly.
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What is so unfortunate is that, on this occasion, his uncontrollable habit has left the shores of St. Vincent and crept across the water to Grenada.
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However, what was unfortunate about this was that shortly after the ink on the agreement had dried and the monies were transferred, the entire world knew the Grenada government did not have enough money to ensure all of the country's civil and public servants would receive their monthly wages, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines had to lend them the additional money they needed.
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The island of St. Vincent is known for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant culture.
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Visitors to St. Vincent can enjoy hiking in the lush rainforest and relaxing on the beautiful beaches.
Synonyms
An island in the Caribbean that is the largest of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Surface Forms
Morphology
St. + Vincent
This is a proper name (abbreviated 'St.' + personal/place name 'Vincent') and the label of a film; knowing the constituents only indicates a saint/person or place, not the fact that it is a 2014 comedy‑drama about a specific relationship. Proper names and titles are arbitrary and culturally specific, so the film meaning and content cannot be derived from the parts by a B1 learner.
Etymology
St. Vincent may be named for a Christian saint. One popular story says sailors first saw the island on that saint's special day and gave the place his name, so the island is called 'St. Vincent' today.