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Nauruan

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Na·u·ru  (nä-r) Formerly Pleasant Island
An island country of the central Pacific Ocean just south of the equator and west of Kiribati. Inhabited by a population of mainly Polynesian ancestry, Nauru was explored by the British in 1798 and became a German protectorate in 1888. Nauru was administered by Australia from 1914 until it became independent in 1968. The capital is Yaren. Population: 13,500.
Na·uru·an adj. & n.
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Nauru
Nauruan [nɑːˈuːruːən]
adj
(Placename) (Social Science / Peoples) of or relating to Nauru, its inhabitants, or their language
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Nauru
2. (Linguistics / Languages) the Malayo-Polynesian language of Nauru
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Nauruan - a native or inhabitant of Nauru
Nauru, Republic of Nauru - an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy
Austronesian - a native or inhabitant of Austronesia
Adj.1.Nauruan - of or relating to the island republic of Nauru or its residents
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