Melanesia

from yunani

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From yunani

Definition

A group of islands in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.

Etymology

A compound of the Greek 'melas' (black) and 'nesos' (island). This term was introduced by European explorers in the 19th century to refer to the island region whose indigenous inhabitants are characterized by dark skin.

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