Palau

geographical name

Pa·​lau pə-ˈlau̇ How to pronounce Palau (audio)
variants or Belau
island group in the western Pacific Ocean that comprises a republic and that is usually considered part of the Caroline Islands; capital Ngerulmud in the state of Melekeok population 21,500
Palauan noun

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“Palau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Palau. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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