Kanaky

English

Etymology

Likely from Kanak.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kəˈnækiː/

Proper noun

Kanaky

  1. New Caledonia (an archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania).

Usage notes

  • Primarily used by Kanak autonomists.

Translations

French

Etymology

Likely from Kanak.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ka.na.ki/

Proper noun

Kanaky

  1. New Caledonia (an archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania)

Usage notes

  • Primarily used by Kanak nationalists. However, the term has been adopted as a generic term for the country and the main island in several Kanak languages (such as Kanaki in Drehu).
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