Marshall Islands

plural noun

1. a group of 34 atolls in the western central Pacific Ocean: formerly a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; since 1986 a self-governing area associated with the United States. 70 square miles (181 square kilometers).

Marshall Islands

/ ˈmɑːʃəl /

plural noun

1. a republic, consisting of a group of 34 coral islands in the W central Pacific: formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1947–87); status of free association with the US from 1986; consists of two parallel chains, Ralik and Ratak. Official languages: Marshallese and English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: US dollar. Capital: Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, on Majuro atoll. Pop: 69 747 (2013 est). Area: (land) 181 sq km (70 sq miles); (lagoon) 11 655 sq km (4500 sq miles)

Other Word Forms

• Marshallese noun Marshallese

Example Sentences

The Marshall Islands highlighted that the costs for their island to adapt to climate change are $9 billion.

From BBC

According to Vessel Finder, a website that tracks the status of ships, Altay was built in 2006 and flies under the flag of the Marshall Islands.

From BBC

"I deposited footage and photography, visual witnesses of the Marshall Islands," he says.

From BBC

Setting out from Mexico's coast in late 2012, he was eventually found in the Marshall Islands in early 2014, and also survived on rainwater and turtles.

From BBC

The last routine test took place on Nov. 5 when a Minuteman III was launched from the Vandenberg base and traveled 4,200 miles to the Marshall Islands.

From Los Angeles Times