Tuvalu

[ too-vuh-loo, too-vah-loo ]

/ ˈtu vəˌlu, tuˈvɑ lu /

noun

a parliamentary state consisting of a group of islands in the central Pacific, south of the equator: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km). Capital: Funafuti.

Formerly El·lice Is·lands

[el-is], /ˈɛl ɪs/, La·goon Is·lands

[luh-goon] /ləˈgun/ .

OTHER WORDS FROM Tuvalu

Tu·va·lu·an, adjective, noun

Words nearby Tuvalu

tutu, Tutuila, Tutuola, Tuva, Tuva Autonomous Republic, Tuvalu, Tuvaluan, Tuva Republic, tu-whit tu-whoo, tux, tuxedo

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Example sentences from the Web for Tuvalu

The couple fly home from Tuvalu, where they are completing their royal tour, later today.
Kate Wins Photo Ban in France|Tom Sykes|September 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
William and Kate donned grass skirts and got their funk on in Tuvalu today, on the last day of their royal tour.
William and Kate Dance in Tuvalu|Tom Sykes|September 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The Solomon islands and Tuvalu still count the Queen as head of state.
Kate To Take Personal Hairdresser On Tour|Tom Sykes|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
When the Queen and Prince Philip visited Tuvalu in 1982, Her Majesty was carried ashore in a canoe by locals.
Kate To Take Personal Hairdresser On Tour|Tom Sykes|August 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Tuvalu

Tuvalu

/ (ˌtuːvəˈluː) /

noun

a country in the SW Pacific, comprising a group of nine coral islands: established as a British protectorate in 1892. From 1915 until 1975 the islands formed part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands; achieved full independence in 1978; a member of the Commonwealth (formerly a special member not represented at all meetings, until 2000). Languages: English and Tuvaluan. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Australian dollar; Tuvalu dollars are also used. Capital: Funafuti. Pop: 10 698 (2013 est). Area: 26 sq km (10 sq miles)Former names: Lagoon Islands, Ellice Islands

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单词	tuvalu
释义	Tuvalu [ too-vuh-loo, too-vah-loo ] / ˈtu vəˌlu, tuˈvɑ lu / noun a parliamentary state consisting of a group of islands in the central Pacific, south of the equator: a former British colony; gained independence 1978. 10 sq. mi. (26 sq. km). Capital: Funafuti. Formerly El·lice Is·lands [el-is], /ˈɛl ɪs/, La·goon Is·lands [luh-goon] /ləˈgun/ . OTHER WORDS FROM Tuvalu Tu·va·lu·an, adjective, noun Words nearby Tuvalu tutu, Tutuila, Tutuola, Tuva, Tuva Autonomous Republic, Tuvalu, Tuvaluan, Tuva Republic, tu-whit tu-whoo, tux, tuxedo Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for Tuvalu The couple fly home from Tuvalu, where they are completing their royal tour, later today. Kate Wins Photo Ban in France\|Tom Sykes\|September 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST William and Kate donned grass skirts and got their funk on in Tuvalu today, on the last day of their royal tour. William and Kate Dance in Tuvalu\|Tom Sykes\|September 18, 2012\|DAILY BEAST The Solomon islands and Tuvalu still count the Queen as head of state. Kate To Take Personal Hairdresser On Tour\|Tom Sykes\|August 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST When the Queen and Prince Philip visited Tuvalu in 1982, Her Majesty was carried ashore in a canoe by locals. Kate To Take Personal Hairdresser On Tour\|Tom Sykes\|August 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST British Dictionary definitions for Tuvalu Tuvalu / (ˌtuːvəˈluː) / noun a country in the SW Pacific, comprising a group of nine coral islands: established as a British protectorate in 1892. From 1915 until 1975 the islands formed part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands; achieved full independence in 1978; a member of the Commonwealth (formerly a special member not represented at all meetings, until 2000). Languages: English and Tuvaluan. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: Australian dollar; Tuvalu dollars are also used. Capital: Funafuti. Pop: 10 698 (2013 est). Area: 26 sq km (10 sq miles)Former names: Lagoon Islands, Ellice Islands Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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