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Dominica in British English
(ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə, dəˈmɪnɪkə)
noun
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 DominicaDominica in American English
(ˌdɑməˈnikə; dəˈmɪnɪkə)
country that is an island of the Windward group in the West Indies: a British-controlled territory from 1783 to 1978, when it became independent; member of the Commonwealth: 290 sqmi (751 sq km); pop. 72,000; cap. Roseau
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Dominican (ˌDomiˈnican) adjective, noun
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