Fiji

American  

[fee-jee] / ˈfi dʒi /

noun

1. an independent archipelago of some 800 islands in the S Pacific, N of New Zealand, composed of the Fiji Islands and a smaller group to the NW: formerly a British colony, now a member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 7,040 sq. mi. (18,235 sq. km). Suva.

2. Fijian.

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Fiji British  

/ ˈfiːdʒiː, fiːˈdʒiː /

noun

1. an independent republic, consisting of 844 islands (chiefly Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) in the SW Pacific: a British colony (1874–1970); a member of the Commonwealth (1970–87 and from 1997); the large islands are of volcanic origin, surrounded by coral reefs; smaller ones are of coral. Official language: English. Religion: Christian and Hindu. Currency: dollar. Capital: Suva. Pop: 896 758 (2013 est). Area: 18 272 sq km (7055 sq miles)

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noun

1. another word for Fijian

Fiji Cultural  

1. A nation composed of several hundred islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, located about two thousand miles northeast of Sydney, Australia. Viti Levu, the largest island, constitutes half the land area of the group. Suva is its capital and largest city.

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Conflict between ethnic Melanesian and Indians led to political turmoil in the 1990s.

Their mountainous scenery, unspoiled beaches, and tropical splendor make the Fiji Islands an exotic tourist destination.

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The Australian pact with Fiji that followed in July was spurred by a political shift.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

Since late last year, Australia has reached agreements with Vanuatu, Fiji and Papua New Guinea, the largest and most populous Pacific Island nation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

Tandy’s quartet of international successes have been a Japan double and wins in Cardiff against Italy and Fiji.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026

They most recently beat Fiji and Argentina and now face Australia, Japan, New Zealand and a Nations Championship play-off on successive weekends through November.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

They engaged in regular long-distance trade with Fiji and Samoa, established Tongan settlements in Fiji, and began to raid and conquer parts of Fiji.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

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