Niue

American  

[nee-oo-ey] / niˈu eɪ /

noun

1. an island in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 101 square miles (261 square kilometers).

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Niue British  

/ ˈnjuːeɪ /

noun

1. Also called: Savage Island.  an island in the S Pacific, between Tonga and the Cook Islands: annexed by New Zealand (1901); achieved full internal self-government in 1974. Chief town and port: Alofi. Pop: 1269 (2012 est). Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Niuan
  adjective

Example Sentences

North Korean smuggling networks have long exploited shipping registries in South Pacific nations such as Palau, Niue and Tuvalu.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Another small Pacific island, Niue, also shares a similar relationship with New Zealand - it is internally self-governing but relies on Wellington for defence and most foreign affairs.

From BBC • Dec. 23, 2024

The South Pacific island of Niue is one the most remote places in the world.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2024

Mona Ainuu, a politician from the island nation of Niue, wept at a press conference outside the media center.

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2023

Niue offers the same two vowel sounds inverted, with the stress on the second.

From Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Downer, Charles Alfred