Oceania

American  

[oh-shee-an-ee-uh, -ah-nee-uh] / ˌoʊ ʃiˈæn i ə, -ˈɑ ni ə /

Also Oceanica

noun

1. the islands of the central and southern Pacific, including Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and traditionally Australasia. About 3,450,000 sq. mi. (8,935,500 sq. km).

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Oceania British  

/ ˌəʊʃɪˈɑːnɪə /

noun

1. the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia: sometimes also including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago

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Other Word Forms

• Oceanian
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Oceania

Higher milk powder and cheese prices drove the gain, as tighter milk supplies and strong import demand in the EU more than offset seasonal production increases in Oceania.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

As of Aug. 5, Oceania has burned 14% less than its 2012-25 average and Europe has burned 35% less.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Its European performance was boosted by changes in traffic flows due to the Middle East situation, particularly for passengers travelling between Europe and Oceania through Hong Kong.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

Uefa has 55, Africa 54, Asia 46, Concacaf 35, Oceania 11 and Conmebol 10.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

“When I was arrested, Oceania was at war with Eastasia.”

From "1984" by George Orwell