new guinea

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A colorful bird of paradise perches on a branch in the forests of New Guinea.

Definition

Proper noun: * A large island in the Pacific Ocean: New Guinea is a Pacific island located to the north of Australia. It is the world's second-largest island. The island is politically divided; the western part is governed by Indonesia, while the eastern part forms the independent country of Papua New Guinea.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The biodiversity of New Guinea is among the richest on Earth.
  • Researchers are studying unique bird species found only in the highlands of New Guinea.
  • The island of New Guinea is shared by two nations.

Advanced Usage

• "The island of New Guinea": This phrasing is often used to emphasize its geographical nature as an island, distinct from the political entities on it.
  • The flora and fauna of the island of New Guinea are remarkably diverse.

Variants and Related Words

• Papua New Guinea (Proper noun): The independent country occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea.
  • Port Moresby is the capital of Papua New Guinea.
• Western New Guinea (Proper noun): A common term for the Indonesian provinces on the western half of the island, also historically known as Irian Jaya or West Papua.
  • Western New Guinea is known for its extensive rainforests.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the proper noun "New Guinea" as it is a unique geographical name. It can be described as "the world's second-largest island".

Related Phrases

• New Guinea Highlands: The major mountain range running east-west along the island.
  • Several uncontacted tribes are believed to live in the remote New Guinea Highlands.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Pacific island to the north of Australia; the 2nd largest island in the world; the western part is governed by Indonesia and the eastern part is Papua New Guinea

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