Cat Island

proper noun

An east-central district of the Bahamas, consisting of a long and thin island that harbors the Bahamas' highest point at 63 m.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. An east-central district of the Bahamas, consisting of a long and thin island that harbors the Bahamas' highest point at 63 m.

Origin

Possibly named after Arthur Catt, a pirate, or referring to the once-large population of feral cats.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 卡特島 /卡特岛
  • 卡特島 /卡特岛 (Kǎtè Dǎo)an east-central district of the Bahamas
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APA

Cat Island. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cat%20Island

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“Cat Island.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Cat%20Island. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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