Savaii

[ sah-vahy-ee ]

noun

1. an island in Western Samoa: largest of the Samoa group. 703 sq. mi. (1,821 sq. km).

Savaii

/ sɑːˈvaɪiː /

noun

1. the largest island in Samoa: mountainous and volcanic. Pop: 42 400 (2001). Area: 1174 sq km (662 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Toward sundown we passed the first island of the group,—Savaii, the largest.

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By the time I reached the island of Savaii, a small sore had developed on the hollow of my instep.

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It was almost certain they would try to prevent its application to the loyalist offenders of Savaii.

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In the spring of the year, a very intelligent observer had occasion to visit many places in the island of Savaii.

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The majority of Savaii and that of Aana are thus in perennial opposition.

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