Word
cuba
Phoneticscu·ba
/ˈkjubə/
Definition
n. a large island country in the Caribbean Sea.
n. a sovereign state and the largest island in the Caribbean, located south of Florida and the Bahamas.
Examples
“Cuba is famous for its beautiful beaches and lively music.”
“Many travelers visit Cuba to see the historic architecture of Old Havana and experience the local culture.”
“The geopolitical history of Cuba during the twentieth century significantly influenced international relations across the Western Hemisphere, particularly during the height of the Cold War.”
Examples
simple
“Cuba is famous for its beautiful beaches and lively music.”
contextual
“Many travelers visit Cuba to see the historic architecture of Old Havana and experience the local culture.”
complex
“The geopolitical history of Cuba during the twentieth century significantly influenced international relations across the Western Hemisphere, particularly during the height of the Cold War.”
Etymology
Disputed; likely from Taíno cubao (“abundant fertile land”) or coabana (“great place”).
From Portuguese Cuba, possibly of Arabic origin.
Likely derived from Ibaloi.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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