Anguilla

//æŋˈɡwɪ.lə// name

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  1. 1
    An archipelago and overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the Caribbean Sea.

    "In the late 1990s, the tiny Caribbean nation of Anguilla was home to an interesting cluster of expatriates. With its nonexistent taxes and incredible beaches, it was the perfect place for self-employed computer geeks to develop projects during the dot-com boom."

Synonyms

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genus anguilla

Example

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"The island of Anguilla rebelled and was allowed to secede in 1971."

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin anguilla (“eel”), from an uncertain Romance language original. The name of the island refers to its elongated shape.

Related phrases

Anguilla ChannelRepublic of AnguillaSaint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla

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