St. Helena: Meaning and Definition of

St. He•le•na

Pronunciation: (hu-lē'nu), [key]
  1. a British island in the S Atlantic: Napoleon's place of exile 1815–21. 5147; 47 sq. mi (122 sq. km).
  2. a British colony comprising this island, Ascension Island, and the Tristan da Cunha group. 5147; 126 sq. mi. (326 sq. km). Cap.: Jamestown.
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