samoa

/ˈsæmoʊə/

Definitions

1. noun

An island nation in the Pacific Ocean, comprising two main islands, Upolu and Savai’i.

“The tourists visited the beautiful beaches of Samoa during their vacation.”

2. proper noun

The name of the country, also known as Western Samoa until 1997.

“The ambassador represented Samoa at the international conference.”

Synonyms

  • island nation
  • western samoa