English Explanatory Dictionary

Nelson Island

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An island of Trinidad and Tobago.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɛl.sən ˈaɪ̯.lənd/

Word forms

Nelson Island

Etymology

Named after a former owner of the island (one Dr. Neilson). When the owner lost his land grant, the island began to be referred to by its current name.

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