oceania

/əˈsɪnɪə, ɒˈsɪnɪə/

Definitions

1. noun

a region of the world that includes Australia, New Zealand, and nearby islands; a geographic region in the Pacific Ocean.

“The anthropologist specialized in the cultures of Oceania.”

2. proper noun

a specific region or island in the Oceania, such as Australia, New Zealand, or Papua New Guinea.

“The tourist traveled to Oceania to visit the famous beaches in Australia.”

Synonyms

  • Pacific Islands
  • South Pacific

Antonyms

  • Europe
  • North America