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1. an island republic on Nauru Island; phosphate exports support the economy

2. a small island in the central Pacific Ocean 2,800 miles to the southwest of Hawaii; in Micronesia to the west of the Gilbert Islands

Nauru [Nauru]

a small island and country in the Pacific Ocean north-east of Australia. It became independent in 1968 and is one of the smallest members of the Commonwealth, with a population of under 10 000.