What is another word for Ladrone Islands?
Pronunciation: [lˈadɹə͡ʊn ˈa͡ɪləndz] (IPA) 
The Ladrone Islands, also known as the Mariana Islands, have been home to various indigenous communities throughout history. The name "Ladrone" comes from the Spanish word for thief, as the islanders were known to raid Spanish galleons passing through the area. Alternative names for the islands include the Marianas, after the queen of Spain, Mariana of Austria. They are also referred to as the Magellan Islands, as Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan named them after discovering them in 1521. The Chamorro people of Guam refer to the islands as the Tasi-taotao, meaning "islands of the people of the sea," reflecting their strong connection to the ocean.
