What is another word for west indies?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛst ˈɪndiz] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms that are used to refer to the West Indies. One of the most common is the Caribbean, which encompasses all the countries and territories located in and around the Caribbean Sea. Other synonyms that are used for the West Indies include Antilles, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. The Antilles refers specifically to the islands in the Caribbean that are divided into two groups: the Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles. The Greater Antilles include Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican Republic), while the Lesser Antilles include smaller islands such as Barbados, St. Lucia, and Grenada.
