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Fiji Islands

Fiji Islands

1 2.0
A group of over 800 islands in the southwest Pacific that form the country of Fiji
  • proper noun
  • /ˈfiːdʒi ˈaɪləndz/
translation icon : Islas Fiji
  • Many travelers dream of visiting the beautiful Fiji Islands for their stunning beaches.

Examples

  • - Suva, Fiji Islands.

    Nim's Island (2008)

  • The Fiji Islands are known for their vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.

  • Every year, tourists flock to the Fiji Islands to experience their lush landscapes and warm hospitality.

Synonyms

Fiji
vsFiji Islands
37 1.3

An island country in the South Pacific known for warm beaches and clear water

is the geographic island group forming that political state
Fijis
vsFiji Islands
3.2

A group of more than 800 islands in the South Pacific, including Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

is the formal country name for the same island group

Surface Forms

Fiji Islands main

Morphology

Fiji + island

The meaning 'a group of islands comprising the country of Fiji' is directly derivable from combining 'Fiji' (the country name) with 'islands' (pieces of land surrounded by water). This follows a common, cross-linguistic place-name pattern (e.g. 'Solomon Islands', 'Philippine Islands'), so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.

Etymology

Fiji Islands may come from the local word 'Viti', the name for the main island. When visiting sailors and mapmakers wrote down what they heard as 'Fiji', that form came to be used for the whole group of islands.