Austronesia

proper noun

Meaning

A geographical and linguistic region encompassing the islands of Southeast Asia, the Pacific Ocean, and Madagascar, where the majority of the population speaks languages belonging to the Austronesian family.

Examples

Archaeologists have long studied the migration patterns that led to the settlement of Austronesia.
The cultural diversity found across Austronesia is reflected in its unique maritime traditions.

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Austronesia

proper noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɔːstrəˈniːʒə/

Definition

Examples

Archaeologists have long studied the migration patterns that led to the settlement of Austronesia.
The cultural diversity found across Austronesia is reflected in its unique maritime traditions.

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