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10 Language-to-English DictionariesOceania
/oʊˈsiː.ə.ni.ə/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A geographic region that includes the islands of the central and southern Pacific Ocean.
"Oceania is known for its diverse cultures and languages." - 2
The collective term for the islands and countries in the Pacific Ocean, often used in discussions of geography and international relations.
"Many nations in Oceania are members of the Pacific Islands Forum."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Oceania' originates from the Greek word 'okeanos', meaning 'ocean', and was first used in the 19th century to describe the islands of the Pacific Ocean. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader geographical and cultural region, including Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Oceania" is said worldwide
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Océanie
Transliteration: o-se-a-nee
"L'Océanie est riche en biodiversité."
Ozeanien
Transliteration: o-tsay-nee-en
"Ozeanien umfasst viele verschiedene Kulturen."
Oceania
Transliteration: o-che-a-nee-a
"L'Oceania è famosa per le sue isole."
Oceanía
Transliteration: o-se-a-nee-a
"Oceanía tiene una rica herencia cultural."
Oceania
Transliteration: o-se-a-nee-a
"A Oceania é conhecida por suas ilhas exóticas."
ओशिनिया
Transliteration: Oshinia
"ओशिनिया में कई अद्भुत द्वीप हैं।"
大洋洲
Transliteration: Dà yáng zhōu
"大洋洲有丰富的文化和自然景观。"
오세아니아
Transliteration: Oseania
"오세아니아는 다양한 문화로 유명합니다."
オセアニア
Transliteration: Oseania
"オセアニアには多様な文化があります。"
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