Vanuatu

[ vah-noo-ah-too ]

noun

1. a republic consisting of a group of 80 islands in the southern Pacific, about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) northeast of Australia: formerly under joint British and French administration; gained independence 1980. About 5,700 sq. mi. (14,763 sq. km). : Vila.

Vanuatu

/ ˈvænuːˌætuː /

noun

1. a republic comprising a group of islands in the W Pacific, W of Fiji: a condominium under Anglo-French joint rule from 1906; attained partial autonomy in 1978 and full independence in 1980 as a member of the Commonwealth. Its economy is based chiefly on copra. Official languages: Bislama; French; English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: vatu. Capital: Vila (on Efate). Pop: 261 565 (2013 est). Area: about 14 760 sq km (5700 sq miles) Official nameRepublic of Vanuatu Former name (until 1980)New Hebrides

Other Words From

• Va·nu·a·tu·an adjective noun

Example Sentences

But the conversation also backed up reservations made by Vanuatu’s Prime Minister and the head of the Melanesian Spearhead Group that the policing initiative could be seen more about cutting out China than focusing on the benefits for the Pacific Islands.

From BBC

The 28-year-old faced Vanuatu seamer Nalin Nipiko in the 15th over and cleared the boundary rope six times.

From BBC

Samoa posted 174 and Visser then took a wicket as they restricted Vanuatu to 164-9 to seal a 10-run win at the Garden Oval No 2 in Apia, Samoa.

From BBC

Vanuatu diplomat Marjorie Wells, speaking for the Asia-Pacific group, then spoke, calling Raisi’s death a “heartbreaking loss,” saying he served the Iranian people “with great dedication and passion” and “worked tirelessly to promote growth, justice and progress.”

From Seattle Times

Vanuatu sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” the arc of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean where much of the world’s earthquake and volcanic activity occurs.

From Seattle Times