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Definition of palau

palau

/pəˈlaʊ/
Pa · lau

Adjective:Palauan
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palau Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country located in the western Pacific Ocean, comprising over 500 islands and belonging to the Micronesia subregion of Oceania.

Example

"Palau is globally renowned for its pristine marine ecosystems and world-class scuba diving locations."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Palauan name 'Belau', which is believed to originate either from the Palauan word 'beluu' (village) or 'aibebelau' (indirect replies), related to a traditional creation myth.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Palau. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/palau
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