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Fiji

[ fee-jee ]
/ ˈfi dʒi /

noun

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). Capital: Suva.
Fijian (def. 2).

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Words nearby Fiji

figurine, fig wart, fig wasp, figwort, figwort family, Fiji, Fijian, Fiji Islands, filaceous, filagree, filament
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British Dictionary definitions for Fiji

Fiji
/ (ˈfiːdʒiː, fiːˈdʒiː) /

noun

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)

noun, adjective

another word for Fijian
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Cultural definitions for Fiji

Fiji
[ (fee-jee) ]

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.

notes for Fiji

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

notes for Fiji

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