Definitions of Tonga
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a monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970synonyms: Friendly Islands, Kingdom of Tonga
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the language of the Tongan people of south central Africa (Zambia and Rhodesia)type of:Bantoid language, Bantua family of languages widely spoken in the southern half of the African continent
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Pacific Islands - Introductory
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.
Pacific Islands - Middle School and High School
You'll feel like you've traveled to the Pacific Islands when you dive into this word list! Learn about the archipelagos and atolls of the region as you explore volcanoes, coral reefs, and lagoons. You'll also review hazards like earthquakes and tsunamis and foods like taro, coconut, and poi.