Solomon Islands

American  

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) an archipelago in the W Pacific Ocean, E of New Guinea; important World War II battles; politically divided between Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.

2. (used with a singular verb) an independent country comprising the larger, SE part of this archipelago: a former British protectorate; gained independence in 1978. 11,458 sq. mi. (29,676 sq. km). Honiara (on Guadalcanal).

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Solomon Islands British  

plural noun

1. an independent state in the SW Pacific comprising an archipelago extending for almost 1450 km (900 miles) in a northwest–southeast direction: the northernmost islands of the archipelago (Buka and Bougainville) form part of Papua New Guinea; the main islands are Guadalcanal, Malaita, San Cristobal, New Georgia, Santa Isabel, and Choiseul: a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Solomon Islands dollar. Capital: Honiara. Pop: 597 248 (2013 est). Area: 29 785 sq km (11 500 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• Solomon Islander
  noun

Example Sentences

Australia is seeking to counter Beijing's influence in the Solomon Islands and has seized the opportunity to rebuild ties after Wale was elected prime minister last month pledging change.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

OFC Professional League head Stuart Larman says there is huge support for football across the region and expects to see crowds of more than 10,000 in Fiji and the Solomon Islands.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

Fernandez stayed with the ship for four more years, serving during the campaigns at Midway, Guadalcanal and the Solomon Islands.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Scientists on a National Geographic research trip to the Solomon Islands have discovered the world’s largest coral.

From NewsForKids.net • Nov. 27, 2024

Another arrow shoots out from the Solomon Islands and another from the Marianas.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides