Kiribati

Pronunciation ,

• UK

Origin

From Gilbertese Kiribati, a corruption of English Gilbert, a shortening of Gilbert Islands.

Full definition of Kiribati

Proper noun

1. Country in Oceania. Official name in English: Republic of Kiribati.
2. The Micronesian language spoken in Kiribati, also known as Gilbertese.

Related terms

• I-Kiribati