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West Indies
geographical name
Definition of WEST INDIES
1
the islands lying between SE North America & N S. America bordering the Caribbean & comprising the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, & Bahamas
2
or West Indies Federation former country including all of the British West Indies except the Bahamas & the British Virgin Islands; established 1958, dissolved 1961
— West Indian adjective or noun
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WEST INDIES Defined for Kids
West Indies
geographical name West In·dies \ˈin-(ˌ)dēz\
Definition of WEST INDIES for Kids
islands lying between SE North America & N South America
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