Barbados
Definitions of Barbados
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easternmost of the West Indies about 300 miles to the north of Venezuelaexample of:islanda land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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a parliamentary democracy on the island of Barbados; former British colony; a popular resort area
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