Marquesas Islands

[ mahr-key-zuhz, -suhz, -suhs ]

/ mɑrˈkeɪ zəz, -səz, -səs /

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plural noun

a group of French islands in the S Pacific. 480 sq. mi. (1,245 sq. km).

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Words nearby Marquesas Islands

Marq., Marquand, marque, marquee, Marquesan, Marquesas Islands, marquess, marquessate, marquetry, Marquette, Márquez

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How to use Marquesas Islands in a sentence

DNA resembling that of Indigenous people now living in Colombia appeared on an island called Fatu Hiva in the southern Marquesas Islands by around 1150, probably the result of a single ancient contact, the researchers estimate.
South Americans may have traveled to Polynesia 800 years ago|Bruce Bower|July 8, 2020|Science News
Nixon said defending the two islands was “a matter of principle.”
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1957, the islands came under repeated shelling by Mainland--or as it was then called, “Red”-- China.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During a debate, the candidates were asked about the islands.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The two islands are now tourist sites for visitors from Taiwan and mainland China.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Islands overrun by flawed people, both indigenous and imperialist.
How Haoles Destroyed Hawaii|Wendy Smith|December 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the Japanese who are in the islands there are more than one thousand five hundred Christians.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
In Cuba its culture commenced in 1580, and from this and the other islands large quantities were shipped to Europe.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
That, in the light of present conditions, is the most important thing for the necessary maintenance and defense of these islands.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
During most seasons of the year the voyage from Macazar to the islands of Panay and the Pintados, or to this island, can be made.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various

British Dictionary definitions for Marquesas Islands

Marquesas Islands

/ (mɑːˈkeɪsæs) /

pl n

a group of volcanic islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia. Pop: 8712 (2002). Area: 1287 sq km (497 sq miles)French name: Îles Marquises (il markiz)

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