Melanesië

See also: Melanésie, and Mélanésie

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Etymology

From French Mélanésie (coined by Jules Dumont d'Urville), from Ancient Greek μέλας (mélas, “dark”) + νῆσος (nêsos, “island”), referring to the skin color of the inhabitants.

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Proper noun

Melanesië ?

1. Melanesia (a region of Oceania)