nauruan
Britishadjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Nauru
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the Malayo-Polynesian language of Nauru
Example Sentences
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Shortly afterwards, the Nauruan government outlawed telemedicine, effectively cutting off MSF’s attempts to keep treating patients and hindering the medevac process.
From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2019
Mathew Batsiua, a former Nauruan lawmaker who helped orchestrate the offshore arrangement, said it was meant to be a short-term deal.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2018
After she had spent 10 days on a saline drip in a Nauruan hospital, her father was told he had two hours to pack for Australia.
From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2018
Guardian Australia has attempted to contact the Nauruan government and the Australian immigration department to confirm the arrest.
From The Guardian • Nov. 3, 2017
Refugees will have until 23 October to apply for the transfer and need to be accepted by Nauruan authorities.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2017
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