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Definition of solomon islands
solomon islands
solomon islands Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A sovereign island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, consisting of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls within the subregion of Melanesia.
Example
"The Solomon Islands gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1978 and remains a member of the Commonwealth."
Word Nuance & Usage
Though grammatically plural in form, 'the Solomon Islands' takes a singular verb when referring to the sovereign nation.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named by the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña in 1568, who named them 'Islas Salomón' under the belief that they contained the legendary riches of the biblical King Solomon.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Solomon islands. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/solomon islands