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Definition of palau
palau
/pəˈlaʊ/
Pa · lau
Adjective:Palauan
palau Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• 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