marianas

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Definition

Proper noun A geographical name referring to an archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia. The chain consists of both volcanic and coral islands.

Usage

The term "Marianas" is used to refer to the island group as a whole. It is often preceded by "the" (i.e., the Marianas). * The deepest part of the ocean is located in the Marianas Trench. * The Marianas have a rich history of Spanish colonial influence.

Advanced Usage
  • The Marianas Islands: A fuller, more formal name for the archipelago.
  • The Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas: Refers specifically to the political commonwealth of the United States, which includes the northern islands of the chain (excluding Guam).
  • Mariana Islands: An alternative, synonymous name for the Marianas.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mariana Islands (proper noun): A direct synonym for the Marianas.
  • Northern Marianas (proper noun): A shortened, common reference to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas.
  • Guam (proper noun): The largest and southernmost island of the Marianas, which is a separate U.S. territory.
Synonyms
  • Mariana Islands
  • Ladrone Islands (archaic historical name)
Noun
  1. a chain of coral and volcanic islands in Micronesia (including Guam and the Northern Marianas) halfway between New Guinea and Japan; discovered by Magellan in 1521

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