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Martinique
mah-tih-NEEK
Martinique (name) means a Caribbean island and overseas territory of France. Example: “Martinique is known for its volcanic landscape and French Creole culture.”
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A Caribbean island and overseas territory of France.
"Martinique is known for its volcanic landscape and French Creole culture."
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Etymology
Named by Christopher Columbus after Saint Martin of Tours. It has also been suggested that the name is a modification of a native Ta-Arawak (Taino or Kalinago) name, Madinina (“island of flowers”) or Matinino (“island of women”).
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What does “Martinique” mean?
The word “Martinique” means a Caribbean island and overseas territory of France.
How do you pronounce “Martinique”?
“Martinique” is pronounced mah-tih-NEEK (/ˌmɑː(ɹ)tɪˈniːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Martinique” in a sentence?
Here is “Martinique” used in a sentence: “Martinique is known for its volcanic landscape and French Creole culture.”
What part of speech is “Martinique”?
“Martinique” is a name.
