Etymology

Macronesia

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Today it means: The island of Australia and nearby islands, variously including New Guinea and New Zealand. Full definition →

Ancient Greek νῆσος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromνῆσος
  2. English todayMacronesia

From macro- + Ancient Greek νῆσος (nêsos) + -ia.

Words from the same roots

Ancient Greekνῆσος all →

AustronesiaMeganesianesosilicate

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