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Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

6.5
An island country in the northeastern Caribbean, part of the Netherlands, on the southern part of Saint Martin
  • proper noun
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  • Many tourists visit Sint Maarten for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.

Examples

  • Sint Maarten celebrates its national day with parades and festivals every November.

  • There are direct flights to Sint Maarten from several international cities.

  • I visited Sint Maarten last summer.

  • I love Sint Maarten!

  • Sint Maarten is known for its stunning beaches and diverse culture, attracting visitors from all around the world.

  • During my vacation, I explored the colorful markets of Sint Maarten and tasted delicious local cuisine.

  • Every year, the island of Sint Maarten hosts the Carnival festival, which features lively music and extravagant parades.

Synonyms

St. Maarten
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3.6

An island in the northeast Caribbean shared by France and the Netherlands

is the southern part that is a country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Saint Maarten
vsSint Maarten
4.4

An island in the Caribbean shared by France and the Netherlands

is the southern country part located in the northeast Caribbean under the Kingdom

Surface Forms

Sint Maarten main

Morphology

Sint + Maarten

This toponym is compositionally transparent: 'Sint' corresponds to 'Saint' and 'Maarten' to 'Martin', so the phrase literally names (Saint Martin) and thus denotes a place named after that saint. Because proper names formed from 'saint + personal name' are common cross-linguistically, a learner who knows the constituents can infer it refers to a place/country.

Etymology

Sint Maarten got its name because Christopher Columbus saw the island on Saint Martin's day. One popular story says sailors named the place after 'Saint Martin' on November 11, so today the southern part of the island and the country are still called Sint Maarten.