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Definition of nauruan

nauruan

/naʊˈruːən/
Nau · ru · an
Plural:Nauruans
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nauruan Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Nauru, an island country in Micronesia in the central Pacific Ocean, or its people, language, or culture.

Example

"The museum exhibit featured traditional Nauruan weaving and fishing implements."

• noun

1

A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Nauru, an island country in Micronesia in the central Pacific Ocean.

Example

"The conference welcomed several Nauruans who spoke about environmental conservation in the Pacific."

2

The Micronesian language belonging to the Austronesian family spoken natively on the island of Nauru.

Example

"Both Nauruan and English are widely used in education and government across the island."

• Rhymes for nauruan

• Nearby Words

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