Solomon Islands Pidgin

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noun

the variety of Neo-Melanesian spoken in the Solomon Islands and neighbouring islands

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Words nearby Solomon Islands Pidgin

Solo man, Solomon, Solomon Gundy, Solomonic, Solomon Islands, Solomon Islands Pidgin, Solomon Sea, Solomon's seal, solo mother, Solon, solonchak

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How to use Solomon Islands Pidgin in a sentence

Nixon said defending the two islands was “a matter of principle.”
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In 1957, the islands came under repeated shelling by Mainland--or as it was then called, “Red”-- China.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
During a debate, the candidates were asked about the islands.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The two islands are now tourist sites for visitors from Taiwan and mainland China.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In his preface, Solomon suggests that other movements can learn from this one.
The Real Story Behind the Fight for Marriage Equality|E.J. Graff|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the Japanese who are in the islands there are more than one thousand five hundred Christians.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
In Cuba its culture commenced in 1580, and from this and the other islands large quantities were shipped to Europe.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce|E. R. Billings.
Alford speaks of this as remarkable; but vision is the especial promise of Wisdom, therefore of Solomon, son of David.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway
And thou didst multiply riddles in parables: thy name went abroad to the islands far off, and thou wast beloved in thy peace.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims Version|Various
At the feet of Solomon Jesus also was sitting, and he certainly did not call himself personally greater than Solomon.
Solomon and Solomonic Literature|Moncure Daniel Conway