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One of my officers said to me that Trinidad and Tobago is seen like an ATM card... you come in with the card and you come back out with cash. It cannot happen anymore. It just cannot happen.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Meaning of "Trinidad and Tobago" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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Trinidad and Tobago is a noun.
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WHAT DOES TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago i/ˌtrɪnɨdæd ən tɵˈbeɪɡoʊ/, officially the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, is a twin island country off the northern edge of South America, lying just off the coast of northeastern Venezuela and south of Grenada in the Lesser Antilles. Usually considered part of the Caribbean, it shares maritime boundaries with other nations including Barbados to the northeast, Grenada to the northwest, Guyana to the southeast, and Venezuela to the south and west. The country covers an area of 5,128 square kilometres and consists of two main islands, Trinidad and Tobago, with numerous smaller landforms. The two main islands are divided into nine regions, and one ward. Sangre Grande is the largest of the country's nine regions, comprising about 18% of the total area and 10% of the total population of the country. The nation lies outside of the hurricane belt. The island of Trinidad was a Spanish colony from the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1498 to the capitulation of the Spanish Governor, Don José Maria Chacón, on the arrival of a British fleet of 18 warships on 18 February 1797.

Definition of Trinidad and Tobago in the English dictionary

The definition of Trinidad and Tobago in the dictionary is an independent republic in the Caribbean, occupying the two southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles: became a British colony in 1888 and gained independence in 1962; became a republic in 1976; a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, with a large Hindu minority. Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar. Capital: Port of Spain. Pop: 1 225 225. Area: 5128 sq km.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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Trinidad
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Trinil man
triniscope
Trinitarian
Trinitarianism
trinities
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trinitrin
trinitrobenzene
trinitrocresol
trinitroglycerine
trinitrophenol
trinitrotoluene
trinitrotoluol
trinity
Trinity Brethren
Trinity House
Trinity Sunday

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

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archipelago
asiago
Bismarck Archipelago
Chicago
dago
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galapago
imago
Lake Winnebago
lumbago
Otago
plumbago
sago
Santiago
Saramago
Tobago
virago
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Winnebago

Synonyms and antonyms of Trinidad and Tobago in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Trinidad and Tobago» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of Trinidad and Tobago to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

特立尼达和多巴哥
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Trinidad y Tobago
570 millions of speakers

English

Trinidad and Tobago
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

त्रिनिदाद और टोबैगो
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

تِرِينِيداد وتُوباغو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Тринидад и Тобаго
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Trinidade e Tobago
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ত্রিনিদাদ ও টোবাগো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Trinité et Tobago
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Trinidad dan Tobago
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Trinidad und Tobago
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

トリニダード・トバゴ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

트리니다드토바고
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trinidad lan Tobago
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Trinidad và Tobago
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டிரினிடாட் மற்றும் டொபாகோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

त्रिनिदाद आणि टोबॅगो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Trinidad ve Tobago
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Trinidad e Tobago
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Trynidad i Tobago
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Тринідад і Тобаго
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Republica Trinidad și Tobago
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Τρινιτάντ και Τομπάγκο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Trinidad en Tobago
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Trinidad och Tobago
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Trinidad og Tobago
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Trinidad and Tobago

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO»

The term «Trinidad and Tobago» is very widely used and occupies the 6.446 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Trinidad and Tobago

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QUOTES WITH «TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Trinidad and Tobago.
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Kamla Persad-Bissessar
One of my officers said to me that Trinidad and Tobago is seen like an ATM card... you come in with the card and you come back out with cash. It cannot happen anymore. It just cannot happen.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO»

Discover the use of Trinidad and Tobago in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Trinidad and Tobago and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Trinidad and Tobago
This volume describes the English and English Creole of Trinidad and Tobago.
Lise Winer, 1993
2
Trinidad and Tobago: Frommer's ShortCuts
Search for more Frommer's ShortCuts. Mix and match the exact destinations you need for your trip, and create your own Frommer's ShortCuts collection.
Frommer's ShortCuts, 2011
3
The Snakes of Trinidad and Tobago
Scientific fact meets island folklore as Hans E. A. Boos presents more than sixty species of snakes found in the twin-island independent Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hans E. A. Boos, 2001
4
The Rough Guide to Trinidad and Tobago
The guide also provides tips on birdwatching and exploring forested peaks and mangrove flats, as well as diving and snorkelling.
Dominique De-Light, Polly Thomas, 2001
5
Historical dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago
"Author claims to have included well-known individuals like Eric Williams and C.L.R. James, as well as less well-known figures like Sookoo.
Michael Anthony, 1997
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Adventure Guide to Trinidad and Tobago
"I wish I'd had this book the first time I visited Trinidad and Tobago. The book fully describes the culture of these island people and this knowledge would make a trip to these wonderful islands even more enjoyable.
Kathleen O'Donnell, 2001
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A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago
"Published with the support of the Asa Wright Nature Centre in commemoration of more than 40 years of excellence in conservation."
Richard Ffrench, 2012
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Trinidad and Tobago Adventure Guide
This adventure guide to Trindad & Tobago covers hiking, biking, canoeing, camping, horseback riding, diving and skiing.
Kathleen O'Donnell, 2000
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Creole Remedies of Trinidad and Tobago
Medicinal plants used by people in Trinidad and Tobago for themselves and their animals. There are chapters on horses, pigs and brandy-drinking chickens. The Amerindian origins of the plants used for hunting dogs are detailed.
Cheryl Lans, 2007
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Beyond Boundaries: The Intellectual Tradition of Trinidad ...
Along the way, he discusses such seminal works as Jean Baptiste Philippe's Free Mulatto (1824) and Maxwell Philip's Emmanuel Appadocca (1854), the first indigenous novel.
Selwyn Reginald Cudjoe, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Trinidad and Tobago is used in the context of the following news items.
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Trinidad and Tobago jail escapee surrenders after 2 others killed
Deadly police shootout after prison break in Trinidad and Tobago. "He is now in ... Trinidad on 'high alert' after prison escape and deadly shootout. Atwell's body ... «CNN, Jul 15»
2
World Cup preliminary draw places United States with Trinidad and
At the preliminary draw in St. Petersburg, Russia, the Americans were placed in Group C of the semifinal round with Trinidad and Tobago. The other two ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
3
Panama beats Trinidad and Tobago in PKs to advance to Gold Cup …
With the US set to face Jamaica on Wednesday in the first Gold Cup semifinal, the second semifinal matchup is starting to take shape. Panama beat Trinidad and ... «CBSSports.com, Jul 15»
4
Trinidad and Tobago last-second corner kick ties Mexico as trash …
In an insane Gold Cup game at Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium, Trinidad and Tobago earned a draw against Mexico in the 94th minute. And the scene was ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
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Trinidad and Tobago 2, Cuba 0 | CONCACAF Gold Cup Match Recap
Trinidad and Tobago booked their spot in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, beating Cuba 2-0 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in ... «MLSsoccer.com, Jul 15»
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Sports digest: Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago win Gold Cup openers
Sheldon Bateau and Cordell Cato scored within three minutes of each other, and Joevin Jones added another first-half goal to give Trinidad and Tobago a 3-1 ... «San Jose Mercury News, Jul 15»
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John Oliver, Jack Warner Feud Heats Up! After Trinidad And Tobago
Last week, he purchased airtime on Trinidad and Tobago's TV6 station and used it to air an ad called “The Mittens Of Disapproval Are On.” The title was a ... «Laughspin, Jun 15»
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John Oliver bought time on Trinidad and Tobago TV to beg Jack …
Former FIFA executive Jack Warner, who sits at the center of the organization's corruption investigation thanks to some ridiculous and truly grim allegations, has ... «SB Nation, Jun 15»
9
Trinidad and Tobago to play Mexico with World Cup spot at stake
The women's soccer team from Trinidad and Tobago has overcome a number of obstacles just to give itself a chance at qualifying for next summer's World Cup ... «Los Angeles Times, Oct 14»
10
USA women execute World Cup plan but Trinidad and Tobago
USA women execute World Cup plan but Trinidad and Tobago impress ... Abby Wambach celebrates he winning goal for USWNT against Trinidad and Tobago. «The Guardian, Oct 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Trinidad and Tobago [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/trinidad-and-tobago>. May 2024 ».
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