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Definition of antigua and barbuda
antigua and barbuda
antigua and barbuda Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An island sovereign state in the West Indies in the Americas, lying between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, consisting of its two namesake major islands and several smaller ones.
Example
"The cruise ship docked early in the morning, giving passengers the entire day to explore the beautiful beaches of Antigua and Barbuda."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named by Christopher Columbus in 1493; 'Antigua' translates from Spanish as 'ancient' (after the Church of Santa María la Antigua in Seville), while 'Barbuda' means 'bearded', likely referring to the appearance of the island's fig trees or its indigenous inhabitants.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Antigua and barbuda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/antigua and barbuda