nauru
Definition
Proper noun 1. A small island nation in the central Pacific Ocean: Nauru is a country consisting of a single island, located in Micronesia, southwest of Hawaii and west of the Gilbert Islands. 2. The island itself: The term refers specifically to the coral island that constitutes the Republic of Nauru.
Usage Examples
- As a country:
- Nauru is one of the world's smallest republics.
- The government of Nauru signed the international treaty.
- As a geographical location:
- The island of Nauru is rich in phosphate deposits.
- They sailed to Nauru for a research expedition.
Advanced Usage
- "The Republic of Nauru": The official name of the country.
- The Republic of Nauru maintains diplomatic relations with many nations.
- Used in geopolitical or economic contexts, often related to its phosphate mining history or its role in international affairs.
- The economy of Nauru was historically dependent on phosphate exports.
Variants and Related Words
- Nauruan (adjective): Of or relating to Nauru, its people, or their language.
- The Nauruan culture is unique.
- Nauruan (noun): A person from Nauru; the Austronesian language spoken in Nauru.
- He is a Nauruan. / She speaks Nauruan.
Synonyms
- Republic of Nauru: The official synonym for the country.
- Pleasant Island: The former name given to Nauru by European explorers.
Related Phrases
- Phosphate mining in Nauru: A common phrase describing the island's primary historical economic activity.
- Phosphate mining in Nauru has significantly altered the island's landscape.
Noun
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a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands
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an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy
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