Faeroe Islands

/ˌfɛroʊ ˌaɪlən(d)z/

Definitions of Faeroe Islands

1. noun

   a group of 21 volcanic islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands
   synonyms: Faeroes, Faroe Islands, Faroes

   example of:

   island

   a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
2. noun

   a self-governing colony that is a possession of Denmark in the Faroe Islands
   synonyms: Faeroes, Faroe Islands, Faroes

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   possession

   a territory that is controlled by a ruling state