/ Dictionary / Index V Virgin Islands of the United States: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: Vir'gin Is'lands of the Unit'ed States' Pronunciation: [key] a group of islands in the West Indies, including St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix: purchased from Denmark 1917. 96,569; 133 sq. mi. (345 sq. km). Cap.: Charlotte Amalie. Formerly, Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. Virgin Islands National Park virginity Related Content Daily Word Quiz: longevity Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language