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Vanuatu

Vanuatu

3 5.7
A country made of many islands in the South Pacific
  • proper noun
translation icon : Vanuatu
  • Leaders of the tiny South Pacific island of Vanuatu have similar aspirations.
  • island of Vanuatu
  • Vanuatu chieftaincy
  • Vanuatu national

Pacific Islanders are people from, you know, sort of Vanuatu, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji.

Examples

  • After celebrating its independence in 1980, Vanuatu has developed a vibrant culture.

  • The emergence of the chieftaincy as a national institution in Vanuatu has received much less attention.

    Academic text (1993)

  • We had a beautiful experience in Vanuatu recently with our 1-year-old.

    Blog text (23)

  • Further to the east, open water events are also held in Fiji and Vanuatu.

    Blog text (2)

  • Although Vanuatu's constitution provides for an Ombudsman, none has yet been appointed.

    Academic text (1993)

  • Christianity in Vanuatu was more uniformly pervasive than in Nigeria.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The degree of autonomy retained by traditional rulers varies; however, it is highest in Vanuatu and lowest in Niger.

    Academic text (1993)

  • The CBDAMPIC project implemented small-scale adaptation measures, including the relocation of a village in Vanuatu.

    Academic text (2005)

  • Cancer incidence was relatively low in other countries, especially among males in Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

    Academic text (2016)

  • The LDCF is assisting the countries of Kiribati, Samoa, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu to prepare National Adaptation Plans of Action.

    Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

Republic of Vanuatu
vsVanuatu
6.5

A volcanic island country in the South Pacific independent since 1980

focuses on the islands' status as an independent republic rather than geology

Compounds

Republic of Vanuatu
6.5

A volcanic island country in the South Pacific independent since 1980

Surface Forms

Vanuatu main

Etymology

Vanuatu comes from local island words vanua meaning 'land' and tu meaning 'to stand' or 'be independent'. So the name can be pictured as 'the land stands', which fits this island country becoming an independent nation.