Definitions for kiritimatikəˈrɪs məs

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

Ki•riti•matikəˈrɪs məs(n.)

  1. one of the Line Islands belonging to Kiribati, in the central Pacific: largest atoll in the Pacific. 1737; ab. 220 sq. mi. (575 sq. km).

    Category: Geography (places)

    Ref: Formerly, Christmas Island. 2

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  1. Kiritimati(ProperNoun)

    An island of Kiribati, previously called Christmas Island

  2. Origin: From the word kirimati, pronounced kirimas


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