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Etymology

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Named after British colonial administrator Sir William Young, 1st Baronet, of North Dean (1724 or 1725 - 1788).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈjʌŋ ˈaɪ̯.lənd/
  • Hyphenation: Union Is‧land
  • Rhymes: -aɪlənd

Proper noun

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Young Island

  1. An island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.