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Grenada in British English
(ɡrɛˈneɪdə)
noun
an island state in the Caribbean, in the Windward Islands: formerly a British colony (1783–1967); since 1974 an independent state within the Commonwealth; occupied by US troops (1983–85); mainly agricultural. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: St George's. Pop: 107 825 (2017 est). Area: 344 sq km (133 sq miles)
Grenada in American English
(grəˈneɪdə)
1.
southernmost island of the Windward group in the West Indies: 120 sq mi (311 sq km)
2.
country consisting of this island & the S Grenadines: formerly a British colony,it became independent (1974) & a member of the Commonwealth: 133 sq mi (344 sq km);pop. 95,000; cap. St. George's
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