Nauru


Na·u·ru

geographical name \nä-ˈü-(ˌ)rü\

Definition of NAURU

island (atoll) W Pacific 26 miles (42 kilometers) S of the equator; formerly a joint British, New Zealand, & Australian trust territory; since 1968 an independent republic area 8 square miles (21 square kilometers), pop 10,065
Na·u·ru·an \-ˈü-rə-wən\ adjective or noun

Variants of NAURU

Na·u·ru or formerly Pleas·ant Island \ˈple-zənt\

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