Marshall Islands
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).
Other words from Marshall Islands
- Mar·shall·ese [‐shuh-leez, ‐lees], /‐ʃəˈliz, ‐ˈlis/, noun, plural Mar·shall·ese, adjective
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How to use Marshall Islands in a sentence
A 2011 test flew 2,400 miles--from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands--and was considered a partial success.
Still, on small islands, such as the Coral and Marshall Islands, the natives construct their huts from pandan wood.
Philippine Mats | Hugo H. MillerIn the event of that plea failing, what could Japan do, he asked, other than proceed to fortify the Marshall Islands?
The Pacific Triangle | Sydney GreenbieAlready, as stated elsewhere, Japan has had in mind the fortification of the Marshall Islands.
The Pacific Triangle | Sydney GreenbieThe record at Jaluit in the Marshall Islands may be questioned.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. Baker
The Marshall Islands have received no avian components from Melanesia.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. Baker
British Dictionary definitions for Marshall Islands
/ (ˈmɑːʃəl) /
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)
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