Micronesia
Pronunciation: [ˌmaɪkroʊˈniːʒə]
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Context: “geography”
(noun) Micronesia refers to a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean. These islands are very small and are scattered over a large area. People often go there for vacations or to learn about the cultures.
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Last summer, I visited Micronesia and enjoyed the beautiful beaches.
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I didn't even know that Micronesia was a place until I studied geography.
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Have you ever traveled to Micronesia to see the islands?
Context: “politics”
(noun) Micronesia can also mean the Federated States of Micronesia. This is a country made up of four main states in the Pacific, where people work together under a government.
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The Federated States of Micronesia celebrated its independence day last week.
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The Federated States of Micronesia is not as well-known as other countries, like Japan.
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What do you know about the government of the Federated States of Micronesia?
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