Gilbert and Ellice Islands

/ˌgɪlbərt ən(d) ˌɛləs ˈaɪlən(d)z/
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Definitions of Gilbert and Ellice Islands
  1. noun
    a former British possession in Micronesia
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    a territory that is controlled by a ruling state
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