Nevis
Americannoun
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one of the Leeward Islands, in the E West Indies: part of St. Kitts-Nevis; formerly a British colony. 50 sq. mi. (130 sq. km).
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Ben. Ben Nevis.
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an island in the Caribbean, part of St Kitts-Nevis; the volcanic cone of Nevis Peak, which rises to 1002 m (3287 ft), lies in the centre of the island. Capital: Charlestown. Pop: 11 181 (2001. Area: 129 sq km (50 sq miles)
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See Ben Nevis
Example Sentences
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Human remains have been discovered on Ben Nevis following the search for a walker who went missing three years ago.
From BBC
It also happened as Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in the region meeting with Caribbean leaders in St. Kitts and Nevis, where Cuba was expected to dominate the agenda.
Rubio will be the highest-ranking US official ever to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis, a former British colony of around 50,000 people that is among the world's smallest countries.
From Barron's
A skier has died in hospital after he was rescued on the Nevis range in the Highlands.
From BBC
Nevis Range had to delay the start to its 2024-25 winter season until the arrival of more snow.
From BBC
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