Marshall Islands

plural noun

1. a group of 34 atolls in the western central Pacific Ocean: formerly a part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; since 1986 a self-governing area associated with the United States. 70 square miles (181 square kilometers).

Marshall Islands

/ ˈmɑːʃəl /

plural noun

1. a republic, consisting of a group of 34 coral islands in the W central Pacific: formerly part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1947–87); status of free association with the US from 1986; consists of two parallel chains, Ralik and Ratak. Official languages: Marshallese and English. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: US dollar. Capital: Delap-Uliga-Djarrit, on Majuro atoll. Pop: 69 747 (2013 est). Area: (land) 181 sq km (70 sq miles); (lagoon) 11 655 sq km (4500 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Marshall·ese [‑sh, uh, -, leez, ‑-, lees], noun plural Marshallese adjective

Example Sentences

A 2011 test flew 2,400 miles--from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands--and was considered a partial success.

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Still, on small islands, such as the Coral and Marshall Islands, the natives construct their huts from pandan wood.

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In the event of that plea failing, what could Japan do, he asked, other than proceed to fortify the Marshall Islands?

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Already, as stated elsewhere, Japan has had in mind the fortification of the Marshall Islands.

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The record at Jaluit in the Marshall Islands may be questioned.

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The Marshall Islands have received no avian components from Melanesia.

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