Etymology

Johnston Atoll

Today it means: Johnston Atoll is a small atoll in the Pacific Ocean. It is an unincorporated, unorganized territory of the United States. Full definition →

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The story

Named for Charles J. Johnston. He was one of the first people to sight and describe the island.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.