norfolk island

Thân thiện

A small boat approaches the green hills of Norfolk Island.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • An external territory of Australia: Norfolk Island is a small island territory of Australia located in the Pacific Ocean.
   • A historical British penal colony: In the past, it was used by Britain as a settlement for convicts.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent our vacation on Norfolk Island.
  • Norfolk Island is known for its pine trees and relaxed pace of life.
  • The history of Norfolk Island includes its time as a penal colony.

Advanced Usage

• "Territory of Norfolk Island": The official administrative designation.
  • The Territory of Norfolk Island has its own local government.

Variants and Related Words

• Norfolk Islander (noun): A person who is from or lives on Norfolk Island.
  • The Norfolk Islanders have a unique cultural heritage.

Synonyms

• External territory: (in the context of Australian governance).
• Penal settlement: (in a historical context).

Related Phrases

• "Off the coast of Australia": A common phrase describing its location.
  • Norfolk Island is located off the eastern coast of Australia.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an island territory of Australia in the Pacific Ocean off the eastern coast of Australia; formerly a British penal colony

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