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Definition of marshall islands

marshall islands

Adjective:Marshallese
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marshall islands Lexical Profile

• noun

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An independent island country situated in the central Pacific Ocean, geographically part of the larger island group of Micronesia, consisting of widespread coral atolls and islands.

Example

"The Marshall Islands are highly vulnerable to rising sea levels caused by global climate change."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named after British explorer John Marshall, who visited the islands alongside Thomas Gilbert in 1788.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Marshall islands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/marshall islands
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