Synonyms for nauru
nɑˈu runau·ru

Princeton's WordNet

1. Nauru, Republic of Naurunoun

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

2. Nauru, Nauru Island, Pleasant Islandnoun

   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

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1. • Nauru Island
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1. David Adeang:

   I want to assure you that future long-term and permanent settlement options are actively being considered and planned for you, but while you are here, we urge you to use your time on Nauru constructively and peacefully.

2. Daniel Webb:

   A week ago we had to file an urgent case in the highest court in the country to stop the government from secretively deporting this baby to Nauru. Now the family is being released into the community. It's a massive turnaround.

3. Jenny Hayward-Jones:

   To do that, I think the Australian government assesses that it's better not to criticize the Nauru government.

4. Ian Rintoul:

   There is no possibility of hundreds of refugees and asylum seekers to be resettled in PNG and Nauru, there are no services, no support, no jobs. They have no future.

5. Immigration Minister Peter Dutton:

   There are some within the community at the moment trying to pressure people not to take up the offer, but that is just prolonging their period on Nauru.