Banaba

[ buh-nah-buh ]

noun

1. an island in the W central Pacific Ocean, in the Gilbert Islands group of Kiribati.

Banaba

/ bəˈnɑːbə /

noun

1. an island in the SW Pacific, in the Republic of Kiribati. Phosphates were mined by Britain (1900–79). Area: about 5 sq km (2 sq miles). Pop: 301 (2005) Also calledOcean Island

Example Sentences

It is somewhat inferior to Banaba, but supplies its place when Banaba is scarce.

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