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Definition of fiji
fiji
/ˈfiː.dʒiː/
Fi · ji
Adjective:Fijian
fiji Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• 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
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fiji. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fiji