What does "vanuatu" mean?

A country and archipelago of Melanesia in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Vanuatu. Capital and largest city: Port Vila.

What is a synonym for "vanuatu"?

Common synonyms include: new hebrides, republic of vanuatu.

Pronounced //ˌvænuːˈaːtuː//.

//ˌvænuːˈaːtuː// name

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Proper Noun

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A country and archipelago of Melanesia in Oceania. Official name: Republic of Vanuatu. Capital and largest city: Port Vila.

"A volcano is erupting in Vanuatu."

Borrowed from Bislama Vanuatu.

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