Cuban definition | Dictionary.com

Cu⋅ba

[kyoo-buh; Sp. koo-vah]

–noun

a republic in the Caribbean, S of Florida: largest island in the West Indies. 10,999,041; 44,218 sq. mi. (114,525 sq. km). Capital: Havana.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2006.
Cite This Source

Sponsored Links VIPcigars.com
HabanosCubanCigars delivered to your door step fast & fresh
vipcigars.com

The Best of Arturo Fuente
Hemingway, Short Story and more... Fresh Product at Great Prices
www.cuencacigars.com

Cu·ba (kyōō'bə) Pronunciation Key

(click for larger image in new window)

An island country in the Caribbean Sea south of Florida. Originally settled by Arawak Indians, it was discovered by Columbus in 1492 and was colonized by Spain beginning in 1511. Spain relinquished its control of Cuba in 1898 as a result of the Spanish-American War, and following a three-year occupation by U.S. forces, the island became self-governing in 1902. Fulgencio Batista dominated the government of Cuba from 1933 until 1959, when he was ousted by Fidel Castro. Havana is the capital and the largest city. Population: 11,400,000.

Cu'ban adj. & n.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2006 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
Cite This Source