Melanesia

geographical name

Mel·​a·​ne·​sia ˌme-lə-ˈnē-zhə How to pronounce Melanesia (audio)
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the islands in the Pacific northeast of Australia and south of Micronesia including the Bismarck Archipelago, the Solomons, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and the Fijis

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“Melanesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Melanesia. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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