Nias

geographical name

Ni·​as ˈnē-ˌäs How to pronounce Nias (audio)
island of Indonesia in the Indian Ocean off the western coast of Sumatra area 1569 square miles (4064 square kilometers), population 314,829
Niassan noun

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“Nias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nias. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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