wake island

Thân thiện

A small plane flies over Wake Island.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A specific island in the Pacific Ocean: Wake Island is a coral atoll located in the western Pacific Ocean, situated approximately midway between Guam and the Hawaiian Islands. It is an unincorporated territory of the United States.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Wake Island is a strategic location in the Pacific.
  • The battle for Wake Island was a significant event in World War II.
  • Few civilians live on Wake Island, which is primarily used for military and scientific purposes.

Advanced Usage

• "the Wake Island": While "Wake Island" is typically used without the definite article, "the" is sometimes used in historical or military contexts to refer to the specific territory or battle.
  • He studied the history of the Wake Island campaign.

Variants and Related Words

• Wake Atoll: An alternative name for Wake Island, emphasizing its geological structure as a coral atoll.
  • Wake Atoll consists of three islets surrounding a central lagoon.

Synonyms

• Wake Atoll: The geographical synonym for Wake Island.
• Territory of Wake Island: A formal designation.

Related Phrases

• "to remember Wake Island": A phrase invoking the historical defense of the island during World War II.
  • The veterans' group gathered to remember Wake Island.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Wake Island
• Wake