Nauru

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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.

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