Saint-Pierre
See also: saint-pierre
English
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌsæ̃ piˈɛə(ɹ)/, /ˌseɪnt piˈɛə(ɹ)/
Proper noun
- The capital of the overseas collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France.
- A town and commune of the overseas department of the Martinique, France.
- A town and commune of the overseas department of the Réunion, France.
Translations
capital city of Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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commune in Martinique
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commune in Réunion
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French
Etymology
The island of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon is named after Saint Peter, the patron saint of fishermen.
The town and commune are named after the island.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sɛ̃.pjɛʁ/
- (Quebec) IPA(key): /sẽ pjaɛ̯ʁ/
- Hyphenation: Saint‧Pierre
- Rhymes: -ɛʁ
Proper noun
- A commune and island in Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France. [From 1536]
- The capital city of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
- A town and commune in Martinique.
Derived terms
- Saint-Pierrais, Saint-Pierraise
Descendants
- → Mi'kmaq: Senpir
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