Meanings
proper noun
- under 1 sq km, uninhabited atoll in the Phoenix Islands, Republic of Kiribati
Synonyms: Drummond's Island, Arthur Island, Wigram's Island
Synonyms & antonyms
proper noununder 1 sq km, uninhabited atoll in the Phoenix Islands, Republic of Kiribati
Similar
Drummond's IslandArthur IslandWigram's Island
Origin
mapped and renamed McKean Island by commander Charles Wilkes of the US Exploring Expedition on August 19, 1840, after a member of his crew.
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APA
McKean Island. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/McKean%20Island
MLA
“McKean Island.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/McKean%20Island. Accessed November 5, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “McKean Island,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/McKean%20Island.
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