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.

Example Sentences

After taking on world champions South Africa at altitude in Johannesburg, England will play Fiji in Liverpool, before heading to the small Argentine city of Santiago del Estero to face the Pumas.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

The “Love Island USA” production team is mourning the loss of executive producer James Barker, who died last week while on set in Fiji.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

Vanuatu and Fiji have said they are close to signing similar deals.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Most seasons, including the coming one, take place in Fiji.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

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

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall