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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
Syllables
4
• noun
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.
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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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dominica