English Explanatory Dictionary

Westarctica

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. An unrecognized micronation in Antarctica, founded in 2001 by Travis McHenry, who styles himself as Grand Duke Travis, claiming a region of West Antarctica which has not been claimed by any nation state, comprising most of Marie Byrd Land.

Word forms

Westarctica

Etymology

Blend of west + Antarctica. Chosen to evoke images of Western Antarctica, and also, as an homage to the Napoleonic Kingdom of Westphalia.

Synonyms

Grand Duchy of Westarctica

Derived words

Westarctican
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