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Micronesians — n. resident of Micronesia (island group in north Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines, that includes the Marshall, Caroline, and Mariana Islands) adj. of or pertaining to Micronesia (island group in north Pacific Ocean, east of the Philippines … English contemporary dictionary
Micronesian — Micronesians Mi cro*ne sians, n. pl.; sing. {Micronesian}. (Ethnol.) A dark race inhabiting the Micronesian Islands. They are supposed to be a mixed race, derived from Polynesians and Papuans. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Micronesian culture — ▪ cultural region, Pacific Ocean Introduction the beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples of the ethnogeographic group of Pacific Islands known as Micronesia. The region of Micronesia lies between the Philippines and Hawaii and… … Universalium
Japanese settlement in the Marshall Islands — Kessai Note, former president of the Marshall Islands Total population 70 (2007)[1] … Wikipedia
Japanese settlement in Micronesia — Large scale Japanese settlement in Micronesia occurred in the first half of the 20th century when Japan colonised much of Micronesia. Modern day Micronesian countries and territories including the Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia,… … Wikipedia
Federated States of Micronesia — This article is about the sovereign state in Oceania. For the region named Micronesia, see Micronesia. Federated States of Micronesia … Wikipedia
Nauruan people — A Nauruan warrior in 1880 The indigenous peoples of Nauru are an ethnicity, which inhabit the Pacific island of Nauru. They are most likely a blend of other Pacific peoples.[1] The origin of the Nauruan people has not yet been finally determined … Wikipedia
Northern Mariana Islands — group of islands in the W Pacific Ocean, including all of the Mariana Islands except Guam: a commonwealth in association with the U.S. since 1986, it was formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (as part of the Mariana Islands) … Universalium
Marshall Islands — Marshallese / sheuh leez , lees /, n., pl. ese, adj. n.pl. a group of 34 atolls in the W central Pacific: formerly a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; since 1986 a self governing area associated with the U.S. 60,652; 70 sq. mi.… … Universalium
Kiribati — This article is about the island nation. For other uses, see Kiribati (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Kiritimati, an island in the Line Islands and part of Kiribati. Republic of Kiribati Ribaberiki Kiribati … Wikipedia
