HyperDic: gilbert_and_ellice_islands

English > 1 sense of the expression Gilbert and Ellice Islands:
NOUNlocationGilbert and Ellice Islandsa former British possession in Micronesia
English > Gilbert and Ellice Islands: 1 sense > noun 1, location
MeaningA former British possession in Micronesia.
Instance ofpossessionA territory that is controlled by a ruling state
Part ofMicronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, TTA country scattered over Micronesia with a constitutional government in free association with the United States

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