"Change Islands" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃeɪnd͡ʒ ˈaɪ̯.ləndz/
Rhymes: -aɪləndz Etymology: The town is named after the small island group on which it is located, the name of which derives from the location's use as a summer fishing station; in winter, the inhabitants migrated or "changed" to other locations. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Change Islands}} Change Islands
  1. A town in Newfoundland, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Categories (place): Places in Canada, Places in Newfoundland and Labrador, Towns in Canada, Towns in Newfoundland and Labrador
    Sense id: en-Change_Islands-en-name-nzludDn5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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