Eivissa
əjˈβisə
CA
The Catalan name for the Spanish island of Ibiza, located in the Balearic Islands.
Many tourists visit Eivissa every year for its beautiful beaches and nightlife.
Many tourists visit Ibiza every year for its beautiful beaches and nightlife.
Etymology
Derived from the ancient Phoenician name 'Ibossim', later Latinized as 'Ebusus', which evolved into the modern Catalan name Eivissa.
Memory Aid
Eivissa is the original name, Ibiza is the Spanish spelling—remember that both refer to the same Balearic island.
Collocations
Eivissa townthe island of Eivissa
Synonyms
Ibiza