Mélanésie

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See also: Melanesië and Melanésie

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Etymology

Coined by Jules Dumont d'Urville, from Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas, dark) + νῆσος (nêsos, island), referring to the skin color of the inhabitants.

Pronunciation

Proper noun

Mélanésie f

  1. Melanesia

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Dutch: Melanesië
  • English: Melanesia
  • German: Melanesien