English Explanatory Dictionary

Duke of York's Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. Former name of Atafu: an atoll in Tokelau, New Zealand.
  2. Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador.

Word forms

Duke of York's Island

Etymology

Named for various dukes of York. In the case of the New Zealand atoll, for Prince Edward, younger brother of George III of England. In the case of the Ecuadorian island, for James II of England prior to his father's death.

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