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Comoro Islands

Comoro Islands

6.2
A group of three main islands and other small islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar
  • proper noun
translation icon : Islas Comoras
  • The Comoro Islands are known for their beautiful beaches and diverse marine life.

Examples

  • Flights to the Comoro Islands are limited due to their remote location.

  • She spent a year conducting research on agriculture in the Comoro Islands.

  • The Comoro Islands are known for their stunning beaches.

  • Have you ever visited the Comoro Islands?

  • The Comoro Islands are famous for their stunning biodiversity and unique culture.

  • Many tourists dream of exploring the charming villages of the Comoro Islands.

  • Located in the Indian Ocean, the Comoro Islands offer breathtaking views of the sea.

Synonyms

Comoros
vsComoro Islands
1 5.7

An island country in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the east coast of Africa

is the physical group of islands not the political country
Iles Comores
vsComoro Islands
7.5

A group of three main islands and many small islands in the Indian Ocean between Mozambique and Madagascar

is the same place but called differently in English
Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros
vsComoro Islands
  • Formal
8.2

A country made of islands in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa

is the geographic group of islands rather than the formal state name

Surface Forms

Comoro Islands main

Morphology

Comoro + island

This is a place-name composed of a proper noun + the noun 'islands'; a B1 learner who knows 'island' and the English pattern 'X Islands' can infer it refers to a group of islands associated with the name Comoro. Even if the proper name 'Comoro' is unfamiliar, the compositional structure clearly signals the meaning, so the phrase is transparently interpretable from its parts.

Etymology

Comoro Islands may come from the Arabic word 'qamar', which means 'moon'. Early sailors said the islands looked like moons on the water at night, so the name stuck and now refers to the group of islands between Mozambique and Madagascar.