Dominica

UK: /ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə/, /dəˈmɪnɪkə/

US: (dom′ə nē′kə, də min′i kə)

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Dom•i•ni•ca  (dom′ə nē′kə, də min′i kə), n. 

1. Place Names one of the Windward Islands, in the E West Indies.
2. Place Names an independent republic comprising this island: a former British colony;
   gained independence 1978. 83,226;
   290 sq. mi. (751 sq. km). Cap.: Roseau.
3. a female given name.

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Dominica / ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə dəˈmɪnɪkə/ noun

1. a republic in the E Caribbean, comprising a volcanic island in the Windward Islands group; a former British colony; became independent as a member of the Commonwealth in 1978. Official language: English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Roseau. Pop: 73 925 (2017 est). Area: 751 sq km (290 sq miles)
   Official name: Commonwealth of Dominica