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Definition of Bairiki
1. Noun. National capital of Kiribati.
Generic synonyms: National Capital
Group relationships: Kiribati, Republic Of Kiribati
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bairiki
Literary usage of Bairiki
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa by Joseph H. Alexander (1996)
"Combat efficiency: We are winning" At 1655, Murray's 2/6 landed against light
opposition on bairiki. During the night and early morning hours, ..."
2. Condition Red: Marine Defense Battalions in World War II by Charles D. Melson (1996)
"... usually aimed for the airfields, often mistaking the beach for the runways at
night and, in one instance, hitting gun positions on the coast of bairiki. ..."
3. Across the Reef: The Amphibious Tracked Vehicle at War by Victor J. Croizat (2001)
"This was followed by the landing of units of the 6th Marines, the Corps reserve,
on nearby bairiki Island and the western end of Betio. ..."
4. The Oceans and the Environment: A Pacific Island Perspective by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"... American Samoa 96799 Telephone: 684-633-4347 Fax: 684-633-2059 Parul Fernandes
Foundation for the People of the South Pacific PO Box 43 bairiki, ..."
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