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Trinidad
TRIH-nih-dad
Trinidad (name) means a Caribbean island, part of the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. Example: “They spent their honeymoon in Trinidad.”
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A Caribbean island, part of the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
"Down ‘D’ Islands, or DDI for short, makes it easy for visitors to island-hop around offshore parts of Trinidad that most Trinidadians don’t even know."
— Steve Bennett, This overlooked island has some of the Caribbean’s best beaches (2024)
"They spent their honeymoon in Trinidad."
How to use Trinidad
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe larger of the two islands making up Trinidad and Tobago.
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Etymology
From Spanish trinidad ("trinity"); Columbus named the island after the Holy Trinity to fulfil a religious vow.
Rhymes for Trinidad
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What does “Trinidad” mean?
The word “Trinidad” means a Caribbean island, part of the twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. In plain terms, the larger of the two islands making up Trinidad and Tobago.
How do you pronounce “Trinidad”?
“Trinidad” is pronounced TRIH-nih-dad (/ˈtɹɪnɪdæd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Trinidad” in a sentence?
Here is “Trinidad” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon in Trinidad.”
What part of speech is “Trinidad”?
“Trinidad” is a name.
Where does the word “Trinidad” come from?
The word “Trinidad” comes from Spanish. From Spanish trinidad ("trinity"); Columbus named the island after the Holy Trinity to fulfil a religious vow.
Is “Trinidad” a common word?
“Trinidad” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between Tobago and Trinidad?
Tobago and Trinidad are the two islands that together make up the single nation of Trinidad and Tobago, with Trinidad being the larger and more populous of the pair. Trinidad hosts the country's capital, while Tobago is smaller and generally more rural.
Is Trinidad a country or an island?
Trinidad is a Caribbean island, not a country on its own. It forms part of the twin-island nation officially named Trinidad and Tobago.
