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Definition of dominica
dominica
/ˌdɑː.mɪˈniː.kə/
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Adjective:Dominican
dominica Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Top 10k
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1
An island country located in the Caribbean Sea, forming part of the Windward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, renowned for its lush mountainous rainforests and geothermal activity.
Example
"During our Caribbean cruise, we stopped in Dominica to hike through its pristine rainforests and visit the famous Boiling Lake."
Word Nuance & Usage
Care must be taken not to confuse Dominica with the Dominican Republic, which is a separate, larger country located on the island of Hispaniola.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'dies Dominica' meaning 'the Lord's day' (Sunday), because Christopher Columbus reportedly first sighted the island on a Sunday in 1493.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dominica. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dominica