Nauru
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Proper Name
From nauru
Definition
An island country in the Pacific Ocean
Etymology
Borrowed from the Nauruan 'Naoero', which is the endonym for the island nation. The exact etymology is unclear, but it is thought to be related to the word 'anáoero' meaning 'I go to the beach', referring to the island's geography.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name