Friendly Islands (Noun)
Meaning
A monarchy on a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1970.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The Kingdom of Tonga is commonly known as the Friendly Islands due to its welcoming nature to European explorers in the 18th century.
- Captain James Cook was the first European to visit the Friendly Islands in 1773, naming them as such due to the warm reception he received.
- Tonga, also known as the Friendly Islands, has a rich cultural heritage with a strong emphasis on traditional customs and values.
- The Friendly Islands, a Polynesian archipelago in the South Pacific, have a unique history as a constitutional monarchy.
- Located in the South Pacific, the Friendly Islands are an archipelago that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1970.