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Definition of mauritius

mauritius

/məˈrɪʃ.əs/
Mau · ri · ti · us
Adjective:Mauritian
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mauritius Lexical Profile

• 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.

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.

• Rhymes for mauritius

• Nearby Words

mauritania
mauritanian
mauritian
mauritius
mausoleum
mauve
mauvish

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mauritius. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mauritius
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