Definitions for FIJI
ˈfi dʒifi·ji

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Fiji, Republic of Fijinoun

   an independent state within the British Commonwealth located on the Fiji Islands

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. Fijinoun

   A country in Oceania comprising over 300 islands. Official name: Republic of the Fiji Islands.

2. Etymology: Viti Levu ("Great Viti")

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1. Fiji

   ‹See Tfd› Fiji ( (listen) FEE-jee, fee-JEE,; Fijian: Viti, [ˈβitʃi]; Fiji Hindi: फ़िजी, Fijī), officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia, part of Oceania in the South Pacific Ocean. It lies about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) north-northeast of New Zealand. Fiji consists of an archipelago of more than 330 islands—of which about 110 are permanently inhabited—and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometres (7,100 sq mi). The most outlying island group is Ono-i-Lau. About 87% of the total population of 924,610 live on the two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts: either in the capital city of Suva; or in smaller urban centres such as Nadi—where tourism is the major local industry; or in Lautoka, where the sugar-cane industry is dominant. The interior of Viti Levu is sparsely inhabited because of its terrain.The majority of Fiji's islands were formed by volcanic activity starting around 150 million years ago. Some geothermal activity still occurs today on the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. The geothermal systems on Viti Levu are non-volcanic in origin and have low-temperature surface discharges (of between roughly 35 and 60 degrees Celsius (95 and 140 °F)). Humans have lived in Fiji since the second millennium BCE—first Austronesians and later Melanesians, with some Polynesian influences. Europeans first visited Fiji in the 17th century. In 1874, after a brief period in which Fiji was an independent kingdom, the British established the Colony of Fiji. Fiji operated as a Crown colony until 1970, when it gained independence and became known as the Dominion of Fiji. In 1987, following a series of coups d'état, the military government that had taken power declared it a republic. In a 2006 coup, Commodore Frank Bainimarama seized power. In 2009, the Fijian High Court ruled that the military leadership was unlawful. At that point, President Ratu Josefa Iloilo, whom the military had retained as the nominal head of state, formally abrogated the 1997 Constitution and re-appointed Bainimarama as interim prime minister. Later in 2009, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau succeeded Iloilo as president. On 17 September 2014, after years of delays, a democratic election took place. Bainimarama's FijiFirst party won 59.2% of the vote, and international observers deemed the election credible.Fiji has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific through its abundant forest, mineral, and fish resources. The currency is the Fijian dollar, with the main sources of foreign exchange being the tourist industry, remittances from Fijians working abroad, bottled water exports, and sugar cane. The Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development supervises Fiji's local government, which takes the form of city and town councils.

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1. fiji

   Fiji is a country located in the South Pacific Ocean, consisting of more than 300 islands. It is known for its tropical climate, white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and a blend of various cultures. Fiji's economy is based on tourism and agriculture, and it is notably rich in marine life and forestry. The capital city is Suva and English is one of the official languages. It also has its own unique traditions and customs, including the Cava ceremony and the Meke performance.

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1. Fiji

   Fiji, officially the Republic of Fiji, is an island country in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles northeast of New Zealand's North Island. Its closest neighbours are Vanuatu to the west, France's New Caledonia to the southwest, New Zealand's Kermadec to the southeast, Tonga to the east, the Samoas, France's Wallis and Futuna to the northeast and Tuvalu to the north. The majority of Fiji's islands were formed through volcanic activity starting around 150 million years ago. Today, some geothermal activity still occurs on the islands of Vanua Levu and Taveuni. Fiji has been inhabited since the second millennium BC. The country comprises an archipelago of more than 332 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of circa 18,300 square kilometres. The two major islands, Viti Levu and Vanua Levu, account for 87% of the population of almost 850,000. The former contains Suva, the capital and largest city. Most Fijians live on Viti Levu's coasts, either in Suva or in smaller urban centres. Viti Levu's interior is sparsely inhabited due to its terrain. In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dutch and the British explored Fiji. Fiji was a British colony until 1970; British administration lasted almost a century. During World War II, thousands of Fijians volunteered to aid in Allied efforts via their attachment to the New Zealand and Australian army units; the Republic of Fiji Military Forces consist of land and naval units.

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1. Fiji

   a group of islands in the S. Pacific Ocean, known also as the Viti Islands; they lie between 15°-22° S. lat. and 176° E.-178° W. long., and are a dependency of Britain; sighted by Tasman in 1643, though first discovered, properly speaking, by Cook in 1773, came first into prominence in 1858, when the sovereignty was offered to England and declined, but in 1874 were taken over and made a crown colony; they number over 200 islands, of which Viti Leon and Vanua Leon are by far the largest; Suva is the capital; sugar, cotton, vanilla, tea, and coffee are cultivated, besides fruit.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Fiji

   A republic consisting of an island group in Melanesia, in the southwest Pacific Ocean. Its capital is Suva. It was discovered by Abel Tasman in 1643 and was visited by Captain Cook in 1774. It was used by escaped convicts from Australia as early as 1804. It was annexed by Great Britain in 1874 but achieved independence in 1970. The name Fiji is of uncertain origin. In its present form it may represent that of Viti, the main island in the group. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p396 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p186)

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2. FIJI

   What does FIJI stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the FIJI acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

How to pronounce FIJI?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of FIJI in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of FIJI in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of FIJI in a Sentence

1. Cayla Tikaram:

   It was really nice to talk to people who weren't in the middle of the cyclone, my friends were saying 'It's alright, keep going.' Also with the intermittent access you didn't hear anything for hours. These were friends outside of Fiji, in New Zealand, the States, Australia. I don't think anyone in Fiji had power.

2. Chris Downes:

   Please be assured that our three lovely grandchildren are with us and safe, the Australian High Commission, the United Nations and the Fiji Police are being so helpful and giving us much assistance.

3. New Zealand:

   The death toll from Cyclone Winston continues to rise and reports of widespread damage are coming in from across Fiji, it is clear that Fiji faces a major cleanup and recovery operation.

4. Mahe Drysdale:

   There's nothing stopping me going and joining a club in Fiji and getting the Fijian Rowing Federation to okay my entry for World Cup... World Cup's just the way the World Cup work, they are open to any athlete that's a member for a club in that country.

5. Jay Dayal:

   I wouldn’t be surprised if people are now starting to go without food, it looks like a different country, it doesn’t look like Fiji.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=FIJI
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Fiji
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiji
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=FIJI
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Fiji