Definition of Palau

1. Noun. A republic in the western central Pacific Ocean in association with the United States.

Exact synonyms: Republic Of Palau, Tt
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Belau, Palau Islands, Pelew

2. Noun. A chain of more than 200 islands about 400 miles long in the western central Pacific Ocean.
Exact synonyms: Belau, Palau Islands, Pelew
Terms within: Republic Of Palau, Tt
Generic synonyms: Archipelago
Group relationships: Pacific, Pacific Ocean

Medical Definition of Palau

1. A republic consisting of a group of about 100 islands and islets in the western pacific ocean. Its capital is koror. Under spain it was administered as a part of the caroline islands but was sold to germany in 1899. Seised by japan in 1914, it was taken by the allies in world war II in 1944. In 1947 it became part of the u.s. Trust territory of the pacific islands, became internally self-governing in 1980, obtained independent control over its foreign policy (except defense) in 1986, and achieved total independence october 1, 1994. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Palau

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palatopterygoid
palatorrhaphy
palatosalpingeus
palatoschisis
palatouvularis muscle
palatovaginal canal
palatovaginal groove
palatum
palatum durum
palatum fissum
palatum molle
palatum osseum
palau (current term)
Palau
Palau Islands
palaver
palavered
palaverer
palaverers
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palavers
palay
palays
palazzi
palazzo
palazzos
pale
palea

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