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tuvalu

Tu·va·lu
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [too-vuh-loo, too-vah-loo]
    • /ˈtu vəˌlu, tuˈvɑ lu/
    • /ˈtuvɑˌlu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [too-vuh-loo, too-vah-loo]
    • /ˈtu vəˌlu, tuˈvɑ lu/

Definitions of tuvalu word

  • noun tuvalu a parliamentary state consisting of a group of islands in the central Pacific, S of the equator: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km). Capital: Funafuti. 1
  • noun tuvalu a country in the SW Pacific, comprising a group of nine coral islands: established as a British protectorate in 1892. From 1915 until 1975 the islands formed part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands; achieved full independence in 1978; a member of the Commonwealth (formerly a special member not represented at all meetings, until 2000). Languages: English and Tuvaluan. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Australian dollar; Tuvalu dollars are also used. Capital: Funafuti. Pop: 10 698 (2013 est). Area: 26 sq km (10 sq miles) 0
  • noun tuvalu country consisting of a group of nine islands in the WC Pacific: a British protectorate since 1892, it became independent & a member of the Commonwealth (1978): 10 sq mi (26 sq km); pop. 10,000; cap. Fongafale 0
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Parts of speech for Tuvalu

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Related words

  • ellice islands

    group of islands in the WC Pacific, north of Fiji: under British control, 1892-1978; name changed to Tuvalu in 1976 and as such became independent in 1978

  • fongafale

    the capital of Tuvalu, on Funafuti Island, in the South Pacific Ocean.

  • funafuti

    a parliamentary state consisting of a group of islands in the central Pacific, S of the equator: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km). Capital: Funafuti.

  • lagoon islands

    a former name of Tuvalu.
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