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Definition of mauritius
mauritius
/məˈrɪʃ.əs/
Mau · ri · ti · us
Adjective:Mauritian
mauritius Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
• noun
1
An island country located in the Indian Ocean off the southeastern coast of the African continent, east of Madagascar, known for its diverse culture, coral reefs, and beaches.
Example
"We spent a two-week holiday exploring the tropical rainforests and coastal lagoons of Mauritius."
Word Nuance & Usage
Care should be taken not to confuse Mauritius, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, with Mauritania, a country located in Northwest Africa.
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Word Origin & Etymology
The island was named 'Mauritius' in 1598 by a Dutch squadron under Admiral Wybrand van Warwyck, in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau, the stadtholder of the Dutch Republic.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mauritius. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mauritius