Micronesian

noun

Mi·cro·ne·sian ˌmī-krə-ˈnē-zhən

-shən

: a native or inhabitant of Micronesia or of the Federated States of Micronesia

: a group of Austronesian languages spoken in the Micronesian islands

Micronesian adjective

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For the first time, the Marshall Islands will host the 10th Micronesian Games, showcasing sports and cultural practices like coconut tree husking to beach volleyball. —