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Definition of Western samoa
1. Noun. A constitutional monarchy on the western part of the islands of Samoa in the South Pacific.
Exact synonyms: Independent State Of Samoa, Samoa, Samoa I Sisifo
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Samoa, Samoan Islands
Terms within: Apia, Capital Of Western Samoa
Derivative terms: Samoan
Generic synonyms: Country, Land, State
Group relationships: Samoa, Samoan Islands
Terms within: Apia, Capital Of Western Samoa
Derivative terms: Samoan
Definition of Western samoa
1. Proper noun. The former name of Samoa, from 1914 to 1997 ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Western samoa
1. A group of islands of samoa, in the southwest central pacific ocean. They are a kingdom whose capital is apia. They were jointly administered by england, the united states, and germany 1889-99, with the chief islands of savai'I and upolu recognised as german until 1919. Western samoa gained independence in 1962. (12 Dec 1998)