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Gambier Islands

geographical name

Gam·​bier Islands ˈgam-ˌbir How to pronounce Gambier Islands (audio)
islands belonging to France in the South Pacific southeast of the Tuamotu Archipelago population 620 see mangareva

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“Gambier Islands.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gambier%20Islands. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

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