Martinique
- proper noun
- /ˌmɑːrtɪˈniːk/
- 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.
- He went and you know, we were in Martinique.
- Or they can reject Europe, speak in their own dialect with each other, making themselves comfortable in the Umvelt or environment of Martinique.
- The suffrage Martinique news knew hunger while Haiti was at the time in what money got called one of our historian called Le Bourneau Vivier.
Examples
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The third one lives in Martinique.
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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?
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We stayed in Martinique until the end of the year.
Fiction book (1997) -
Were you at Club Med Martinique last year?
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I arrived from Martinique on the 25th.
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I'm from the island of Martinique.
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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.
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I'm from the island of Martinique.
Surface Forms
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.