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O·ce·an·i·a
 Oceania
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noun |
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the region of the earth wherein are located the central, western, and southern Pacific islands, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. The region is sometimes considered to additionally include Australia, New Zealand, and the islands of the Malay Archipelago.
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Oceanian (adj.) |
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