Palau

British  

/ pɑːˈlaʊ /

noun

1. Former name: Pelew Islands.  a republic comprising a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands; administratively part of the UN Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands 1947–87; entered into an agreement of free association with the US (1980); became fully independent in 1994. Chief island: Babelthuap. Capital: Melekeok, on Babelthuap (functions moved from Koror in 2006). Pop: 21 108 (2013 est). Area: 476 sq km (184 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

In return, Palau got $7.5 million for public services.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

And given Palau’s strategic location, global powers will have an interest in Palau whether the island nation wants it or not, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

But AFP obtained an estimate from Palau that suggested a 30,000 tonne oil tanker could expect to pay around US$10,000 in registration fees.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Some officials claim criminals have exploited the lack of diplomatic ties between China and Palau.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2025

We kept getting reports on our little radio that MacArthur was winning battles in many places, some of which we'd never heard of: March, 1944 - Palau; April - Hollandia; June - Saipan.

From Blood Brothers A Medic's Sketch Book by Rohlfing, Sam