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nauru

/nɑːˈuː.ruː/

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noun

/nɑːˈuː.ruː/B2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к островной республике в центральной части Тихого океана, известной экспортом фосфатов и расположенной в Микронезии к западу от островов Гилберта.

A proper noun referring to an island republic in the central Pacific Ocean, known for its phosphate exports and located in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Island RepublicB2formal

    A small island nation in the central Pacific Ocean, known for its phosphate mining industry.

    ruОстровная республика

    • Nauru is one of the smallest countries in the world by area.
    • The economy of Nauru has historically relied on phosphate exports.
    • Nauru gained independence in 1968.
  2. Geographic LocationB2formal

    A small island in Micronesia, located about 2,800 miles southwest of Hawaii, west of the Gilbert Islands.

    ruГеографическое положение

    • Nauru is situated in the central Pacific Ocean.
    • The island of Nauru is surrounded by a coral reef.
    • Nauru lies to the west of the Gilbert Islands.
Forms
  • naurus plural form
  • naurus' possessive plural form
  • nauru's possessive singular form