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Definition of fiji

fiji

/ˈfiː.dʒiː/
Fi · ji

Adjective:Fijian
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fiji Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of an archipelago of more than 330 islands, renowned for its rugged landscapes and coral reefs.

Example

"She studied marine biology and spent two years researching coral bleaching events off the coast of Fiji."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tongan word 'Fisi', which was an adaptation of the native Fijian word 'Viti', the name for the principal island, Viti Levu.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fiji. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fiji
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