Definition: The term "West Indies" is a colloquial English term that refers to the United States Virgin Islands in the Caribbean Sea, which are located off the coast of Florida, along with a group of islands around the eastern coast. Definition: - West Indies: This term can be used as a general term for all the territories and possessions that are located within the United States and Canada, including those located on the east coast of North America. They include Puerto Rico (the US territory), the Virgin Islands (the British overseas collectivity), and the islands of Antigua and Barbuda. - West Indian: This is a regional term referring to Caribbean countries or territories that are culturally distinct from the broader Western Hemisphere, and are often referred to as such by their residents. It's also used in some contexts to indicate a specific nationality within these countries. For example: - "I've lived in the West Indies for many years," someone might say. - "The West Indian government has been criticized for its treatment of the poor." - "The West Indian diaspora is composed mainly of Puerto Ricans and Barbudans."
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