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Tuamotus

Tuamotus

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A group of about 80 coral atolls in French Polynesia in the central South Pacific
  • proper noun
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  • Tourists flock to the Tuamotus to enjoy the beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters.

Examples

  • The Tuamotus are known for their stunning marine life.

  • The pearl industry is a major part of the economy in the Tuamotus.

  • She spent a summer volunteering on one of the remote Tuamotus.

  • The Tuamotus are famous for their stunning lagoons and thriving marine life.

  • Have you ever visited the Tuamotus?

  • The Tuamotus are known for their stunning coral reefs and rich marine life.

  • Many researchers study the biodiversity found in the Tuamotus' unique ecosystems.

Synonyms

Paumotu Archipelago
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A group of about eighty coral islands in French Polynesia, also called the Tuamotu Archipelago

emphasizes they are coral atolls located in the central South Pacific
Tuamotu Archipelago
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A group of about 80 coral islands in French Polynesia with clear blue lagoons

focuses on the group's count and Pacific location rather than lagoon detail
Low Archipelago
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A group of about eighty coral islands in French Polynesia that are part of the Tuamotu Islands

denotes the entire set of about eighty atolls across the central South Pacific

Surface Forms

Tuamotus main

Etymology

The word Tuamotus comes from Tahitian words tua 'beyond' and motu 'island'. So Tuamotus means 'outer islands', which is a handy way to remember this remote group of small coral atolls.