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Martinique

Martinique

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An island in the eastern Caribbean Sea that belongs to France
  • proper noun
  • /ˌmɑːrtɪˈniːk/
translation icon : Martinica
  • Yet Martinique belongs to a democratic nation that claims liberty, equality, and fraternity as its holy trinity.
  • Martinique and Guadeloupe
  • France and Martinique

He went and you know, we were in Martinique.

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Examples

  • The third one lives in Martinique.

  • In February, a convoy of twelve boats was organized, and we left on 12 February to go to Martinique.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Have you ever been to Martinique?

  • We stayed in Martinique until the end of the year.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Were you at Club Med Martinique last year?

  • I arrived from Martinique on the 25th.

  • I'm from the island of Martinique.

  • Edouard was still in Martinique and was due to arrive soon in Paris.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • Y eah, but Toby and the others are sailing on to Martinique on Saturday.

  • I'm from the island of Martinique.

Surface Forms

Martinique main

Etymology

Martinique comes from the island's old indigenous name, often given as Madinina, which means 'island of flowers'. So, thinking of 'island of flowers' helps you remember Martinique as the Caribbean island known for its lush nature and beauty.