What is another word for New Hebrides?

Pronunciation: [njˈuː hˈɛbɹədˌiːz] (IPA)

The New Hebrides, an archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, was renamed Vanuatu in 1980. The islands are located east of Australia and consist of 83 volcanic and coral islands. Synonyms for the New Hebrides include the Republic of Vanuatu, Vanuatu Islands, and simply Vanuatu. The name Vanuatu is derived from the words vanua, which means land, and tu, which means stand. The islands were first sighted by Europeans in the 17th century and were colonized jointly by France and Britain in the late 19th century. Today, Vanuatu is known for its stunning natural beauty and cultural diversity.

What are the hypernyms for New hebrides?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    archipelago, island nation, geographical feature, Oceania region, Pacific Ocean islands, South Pacific Islands.

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