sicily
noun
Simple meaning
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy.
Pronunciation
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ˈsɪsəli
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Definition
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noun
The largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, an autonomous region of Italy, close to Africa and separated from Tunisia and Libya by the Strait of Sicily.
The Italian region on the island of Sicily
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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A resident of Sicily.
The Italian region on the island of Sicily.
A secret terrorist group in Sicily.
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Synonyms
Sense: largest island in the Mediterranean Sea
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