Caribbean
adjective
Ca·rib·be·an
ˌker-ə-ˈbē-ən 
ˌka-rə-,
kə-ˈri-bē-ən
: of or relating to the Caribs, the eastern and southern West Indies, or the Caribbean Sea
the Caribbean islands
a Caribbean cruise
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The North American cougar once roamed throughout the southern U.S., Elise Bennett, Florida and Caribbean director at the Center for Biological Diversity, told ABC News.
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 May 2024
Deemed one of the busiest in the country and American Airlines’ second-largest hub, CLT airport offers direct flight service to more than 170 destinations, including several Caribbean and warm-weather spots perfect for a tropical getaway.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
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Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 May 2024
Deemed one of the busiest in the country and American Airlines’ second-largest hub, CLT airport offers direct flight service to more than 170 destinations, including several Caribbean and warm-weather spots perfect for a tropical getaway.
—Deanna Taylor, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2024
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“Caribbean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Caribbean. Accessed 30 May. 2024.
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