Dominica: Meaning and Definition of
Dom•i•ni•ca
Pronunciation: (dom"u-nē'ku, du-min'i-ku), [key]
— n.
- one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.
- an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 78,000; 290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Cap.: Roseau.
- a female given name.
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