Oceania

Also O·ce·an·i·ca

[oh-shee-an-ee-uh, -ah-nee-uh]

noun

1. the islands of the central and southern Pacific, including Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and traditionally Australasia. About 3,450,000 sq. mi. (8,935,500 sq. km).

Oceania

/ ˌəʊʃɪˈɑːnɪə /

noun

1. the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia: sometimes also including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago

Other Word Forms

• Oceanian adjective

Example Sentences

The 36-year-old, who once ran for the Arizona Legislature and tried to start a country called Oceania, had discovered a new adventure: He began calling the booth every day.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever sparked the reunion, the sold-out tour will see the band play 41 shows between July and November, spanning the UK & Ireland, North America, Oceania and South America.

From BBC

They suggested it effectively paved the way for the Saudis thanks to a decision that only bids from Asia and Oceania would be considered.

From BBC

Winners of the Oceania Champions League in each of the past four years, Auckland have made it to the tournament on that merit.

From BBC

It did not take long for him to be successful as he steered them to successive championships in 1997-98 and 1998-99, with them also winning the Oceania Club Championship in 1999.

From BBC