Macronesia

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proper noun

The island of Australia and nearby islands, variously including New Guinea and New Zealand.

OriginAncient Greek νῆσος →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. rareThe island of Australia and nearby islands, variously including New Guinea and New Zealand.
  2. economicsA fictional country used for examples.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνῆσος
  2. EnglishMacronesia

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

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Cite this entry
APA

Macronesia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macronesia

MLA

“Macronesia.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macronesia. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Macronesia,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Macronesia.

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