Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
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- proper noun
- /seɪnt ˈvɪnsənt ənd ðə ˈɡrɛnəˌdiːnz/
- After gaining independence, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines joined the Commonwealth of Nations.
Examples
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Bananas are a major export product of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Tourists flock to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for its stunning beaches and sailing opportunities.
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I visited Saint Vincent and the Grenadines last summer.
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Have you ever been to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is known for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture.
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After gaining independence in 1979, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has developed a thriving tourism industry.
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Many visitors enjoy sailing around the beautiful islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Synonyms
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An island country in the southeast Caribbean made of Saint Vincent and many small Grenadine islands
Surface Forms
Morphology
saint + Vincent + and + the + Grenadines
This is a proper name composed of place-name elements: 'Saint Vincent' (a dedication to a saint) plus 'the Grenadines' (a chain of islands), so a learner who knows the parts can infer it refers to geographic entities grouped together (likely islands or a place). However, the exact sense 'an independent Caribbean country' and specific geopolitical status/location are not fully derivable from the constituents alone, so the expression is only partially transparent to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gets its name from two simple ideas: the main island was named Saint Vincent because early sailors first saw it on Saint Vincent's day, and the chain of smaller islands were called the Grenadines, a name that means 'little Grenadas' or small islands near Grenada. That's why the country's name simply describes the main island plus its nearby small islands.