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Etymology · Ancient Greek

νῆσος

4 English words descend from Ancient Greek νῆσος, most common first.

AustronesiaThose areas of the world, mostly in Southeast Asia and the Pacific but also including Madagascar, that are inhabited by speakers of Austronesian languages.
MacronesiaThe island of Australia and nearby islands, variously including New Guinea and New Zealand.
MeganesiaThe continent comprising Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania, which was one connected landmass during the last Ice Age.
nesosilicateSynonym of orthosilicate.