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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Mel Gibson went considerably bigger with his island investment, purchasing Mago Island in Fiji after the release of his 2004 movie “The Passion of the Christ.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Fiji, a founding member of the forum, said its delegation to Palau would be led by the foreign minister, but it was not known whether the prime minister might join at a later stage.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

The competition contains teams from New Zealand, Australia and Fiji after South Africa's decision to join the United Rugby Championship in 2021.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

She finds that her summers in Fiji, the show’s filming location, always leave her with a fresh perspective.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Fiji, Faustino, Flossi, and Frodo in a 1989 grooming session.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall