- an island in the S Pacific, between Tonga and the Cook Islands: annexed by New Zealand (1901); achieved full internal self-government in 1974. Chief town and port: Alofi. Pop: 1618 (2017 est). Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)
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Ni•u•e
(nē o̅o̅′ā),USA pronunciation n. Ni•u•an
(nē o̅o̅′ən),USA pronunciation adj., n.
- an island in the S Pacific between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 5128; ab. 100 sq. mi. (260 sq. km). Also called Savage Island.
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Niue /ˈnjuːeɪ/ n
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