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micronesia
Micronesia (name) means a continental region in Oceania in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of around 2,000 small islands.
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A continental region in Oceania in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of around 2,000 small islands.
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The Federated States of Micronesia (a country consisting of about 700 islands in the Micronesia region).
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek μικρόνησος (mikrónēsos, “small island”, from μικρός (mikrós, “small, minimum”) + νῆσος (nêsos, “island”)) + -ia.
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What is the meaning of micronesia?
"micronesia" (name) means a continental region in Oceania in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of around 2,000 small islands.
What are the different meanings of micronesia?
"micronesia" has 2 main meanings: 1. A continental region in Oceania in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of around 2,000 small islands; 2. The Federated States of Micronesia (a country consisting of about 700 islands in the Micronesia region).