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tristan da cunha

Tris·tan da Cu·nha
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tris-tuh n, -tan duh koonyuh]
    • /ˈtrɪs tən, -tæn də kunyə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tris-tuh n, -tan duh koonyuh]
    • /ˈtrɪs tən, -tæn də kunyə/

Definitions of tristan da cunha words

  • noun tristan da cunha a group of four volcanic islands in the S Atlantic, belonging to St. Helena. 40 sq. mi. (104 sq. km). 1
  • noun tristan da cunha a group of four small volcanic islands in the S Atlantic, about halfway between South Africa and South America: comprises the main island of Tristan and the uninhabited islands of Gough, Inaccessible, and Nightingale; discovered in 1506 by the Portuguese admiral Tristão da Cunha; annexed to Britain in 1816; whole population of Tristan evacuated for two years after the volcanic eruption of 1961. Pop: 264 (2010 est). Area: about 100 sq km (40 sq miles) 0
  • noun tristan da cunha group of four British islands in the South Atlantic, administered as a dependency of St. Helena: 38 sq mi (98 sq km); pop. c. 300 0
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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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