NOUN | location | British West Indies | the islands in the West Indies that were formerly under British control, including the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad |
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Meaning | The islands in the West Indies that were formerly under British control, including the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad. | |
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Member of | British Empire | A former empire consisting of Great Britain and all the territories under its control |
Broader | West Indies, the Indies | The string of islands between North America and South America |
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