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Definition of vanuatu

vanuatu

/ˌvɑːnuˈɑːtuː/
Va · nu · a · tu
Adjective:Vanuatuan
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vanuatu Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An island country located in the South Pacific Ocean within the Melanesia region, situated east of northern Australia, west of Fiji, and south of the Solomon Islands.

Example

"Vanuatu is celebrated for its active volcanoes, diverse indigenous cultures, and vibrant coral reefs."

• Rhymes for vanuatu

• Nearby Words

vannes
vantaa
vantawng
vanuatu
vapor
vaquita
varanasi

Word Origin & Etymology

Adopted upon independence in 1980, the name derives from the word 'vanua' (meaning 'land' or 'home' in several Austronesian languages) and the word 'tu' (meaning 'to stand'), translating roughly to 'Our Standing Land'.

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