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Castries

Castries

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A city that is the capital of Saint Lucia on the island's northwest coast and its main port
  • proper noun
: Castries
  • The vibrant streets of Castries are filled with colorful buildings and bustling activity every day.
  • Castries, St. Lucia

Examples

  • As she neared the front gates of the Castries Central Market, her aunt Fortuna called out, "Morning, Clementina."

    Fiction book (1998)

  • From the hills above the city of Castries, Clementina looked down on the brightly colored houses and the shimmering Caribbean Sea.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • After exploring Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia, I enjoyed visiting the local markets and beaches.

  • Clementina took a bus from the airport directly to Castries, where she planned to spend her vacation.

Surface Forms

Castries main

Etymology

Castries takes its name from the French family name de Castries; the town was named for a French leader who helped develop the port. That's why the capital still carries that family name today.