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Marianas

Marianas (name) means an island chain in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia. Example: “The Marianas include the islands of Guam and Saipan.”

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An island chain in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia.

"The Marianas include the islands of Guam and Saipan."

How to use Marianas

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Pacific island chain, also giving its name to the Mariana Trench, the deepest known part of the ocean.

Common pairings

the Mariana Trench Northern Marianas

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The _____ include the islands of Guam and Saipan.

Etymology

Named after Queen Mariana of Austria (1634-1696).

· First attested 1634

Class of 1634 Marianas joined the language around 1634.

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Rhymes for Marianas

bananas

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Marianas” mean?

The word “Marianas” means an island chain in the western Pacific Ocean, part of Micronesia. In plain terms, a Pacific island chain, also giving its name to the Mariana Trench, the deepest known part of the ocean.

How do you use “Marianas” in a sentence?

Here is “Marianas” used in a sentence: “The Marianas include the islands of Guam and Saipan.”

What part of speech is “Marianas”?

“Marianas” is a name.

Where does the word “Marianas” come from?

The word “Marianas” dates back to around 1634. Named after Queen Mariana of Austria (1634-1696).