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Solomons

Solomons

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A group of islands in the southwest Pacific, partly in Papua New Guinea and partly in the country Solomon Islands
  • proper noun
translation icon : Islas Salomón
  • The Solomons have a rich history influenced by various cultures and colonial powers.

Examples

  • The Solomons are known for their stunning natural beauty.

  • Tropical storms often affect the Solomons during the rainy season.

  • She traveled to the Solomons to study marine biodiversity.

  • Wow, the Solomons must be beautiful in the summer!

  • She traveled to the Solomons to study marine biodiversity.

  • Tropical storms often affect the Solomons during the rainy season.

  • The Solomons have a rich history influenced by various cultures and colonial powers.

Synonyms

Solomon Islands
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A country of many islands in the south Pacific Ocean

includes the wider island group some of which belong to another state

Surface Forms

Solomons main

Morphology

Solomons = Solomon (semi-transparent) = Solomon + s

Formally a plural of the name 'Solomon' used to refer to the island group; the morphological formation is clear but the meaning 'Solomon Islands' may not be fully predictable from the personal name alone for an average learner.

Etymology

The word Solomons comes from the name of King Solomon, a rich and famous king in the Bible, because an early European explorer thought the islands had gold and named them after him. So Solomons refers to those Pacific islands and reminds us of the explorer's idea of riches.