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Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe

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A group of islands in the eastern Caribbean that is part of France and attracts tourists
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɡwɑːdəˈluːp/
: Guadalupe
  • About 24,000 Haitians live in Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France located in the eastern Caribbean (INSEF 1999).
  • the island of Guadeloupe
  • Guadeloupe and Martinique
  • live in Guadeloupe

Examples

  • When Guadeloupe became a department of France in 1946, the entire population automatically became French citizens.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Guadeloupe to Paris is not a short journey.

    Chevalier (2023)

  • Saint Kitts was also hit, and Guadeloupe had a similar epidemic in 1649.

    Academic text (1992)

  • I spent my vacation in Guadeloupe, enjoying the beautiful beaches and vibrant culture.

  • Many tourists visit Guadeloupe each year to explore its stunning natural landscapes.

  • The local cuisine in Guadeloupe features delicious dishes that reflect its diverse cultural influences.

Surface Forms

Guadeloupe main

Etymology

Guadeloupe comes from the Spanish shrine name Guadalupe, which Christopher Columbus used when he named the island. A helpful way to remember this is to think of the island carrying a Spanish place-name across the ocean, which is why the French Caribbean region still has the name Guadeloupe today.