Fiji Islands
Proper noun A country and archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of more than 800 islands and islets. The larger islands are volcanic in origin, while the smaller ones are primarily coral formations. The nation is officially known as the Republic of Fiji.
The term "Fiji Islands" is used to refer to the geographic archipelago and the country as a whole. * The Fiji Islands are a popular destination for scuba diving and ecotourism. * She studied the unique marine ecosystems surrounding the Fiji Islands. * The culture of the Fiji Islands is a blend of indigenous Fijian, Indian, European, and Chinese influences.
- "the Fijis": An informal, shortened name for the Fiji Islands, though "Fiji" is more common.
- They spent their honeymoon sailing around the Fijis.
- Fiji: The common short form for both the country and the islands.
- I'm traveling to Fiji next month.
- Fijian (adjective): Of or relating to Fiji, its people, or its culture.
- Fijian traditions
- Fijian (noun): A person from Fiji or the Austronesian language spoken by the indigenous people.
- He is a Fijian. / She speaks Fijian.
- Republic of Fiji (official name)
The term specifically denotes the entire island group. The two largest and most populous islands are Viti Levu (home to the capital, Suva) and Vanua Levu. While "Fiji Islands" is geographically precise, in most general contexts, the single word "Fiji" is sufficient and more frequently used.
- a group of more than 800 islands (100 inhabited) in the southwestern Pacific; larger islands (Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) are of volcanic origin surrounded by coral reefs; smaller islands are coral