/mærɪˈnɑːnɑː/ (MAR-ih-NAH-nah)

Definitions

1. noun

A channel or strait, especially one connecting two large bodies of water.

“The mariana trench is the deepest part of the ocean.”

2. proper noun

A reference to the Mariana Islands, a US territory in the Pacific Ocean.

“She traveled to the Mariana Islands for her honeymoon.”

3. proper noun

A reference to the Mariana Trench, the deepest part of the ocean.

“The submarine explored the Mariana Trench to discover new species.”

4. proper noun

A reference to the Mariana Islands archipelago, which includes Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

“The Mariana Islands have a unique ecosystem that supports a diverse range of wildlife.”