What does "dominica" mean?

An island and country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica.

What is a synonym for "dominica"?

Common synonyms include: commonwealth of dominica, hiva oa.

Pronounced //ˌdɑ.mɪˈniː.kə//.

//ˌdɑ.mɪˈniː.kə// name

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Proper Noun

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An island and country in the Caribbean. Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica.

"Roseau is the capital of Dominica."

Borrowed from Latin Dominica (“Lord's Day [Island], Sunday [Island]”) due to being sighted by Columbus on a Sunday.

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