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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 notesIn 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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Etymology
Named after Queen Mariana of Austria (1634-1696).
Class of 1634
Marianas joined the language around 1634.
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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).
