Definitions of Nauru
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an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economysynonyms: Republic of Nauru
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a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islandssynonyms: Nauru Island, Pleasant Islandexample of:islanda land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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