Definitions

1. proper noun

The capital and largest city of Tuvalu, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean.

“The residents of Funafuti celebrate their annual festival with traditional dances and music.”

2. noun

A 10-metre-high coral reef that surrounds the city of Funafuti, providing protection from the ocean.

“The coral reef of Funafuti is a vital component of the city’s ecosystem.”

3. geographical name

A 2.4 km² atoll in the Pacific Ocean and the capital of Tuvalu.

“Funafuti is an atoll and the administrative centre of the country.”