Christmas Island
an Australian island in the Indian Ocean, about 190 miles (300 km) S of Java. 52 sq. mi. (135 sq. km).
one of the Line Islands, in Kiribati (Gilbert Islands), in the central Pacific; sovereignty disputed by U.S.: largest atoll in the Pacific; former U.S. test center for nuclear warheads. About 220 sq. mi. (575 sq. km).
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How to use Christmas Island in a sentence
A smuggler's boat loaded with asylum seeker was intercepted by the Australian Navy as it headed to Christmas Island.
Deadly Boat Disaster Rattles Australia's Conscience | Raymond Bonner | December 16, 2010 | THE DAILY BEASTDon't you remember what happened to the passengers of the Aeon, when that steamer was wrecked on Christmas Island?
By Right of Conquest | Arthur HornblowIt was named Christmas Island, in honour of the solemn anniversary of the morrow.
Celebrated Travels and Travellers | Jules VerneAs Christmas was spent here, the name of Christmas Island was given to the new discovery.
Captain Cook | W.H.G. KingstonSuch a weary time was ours for full four weeks after sighting Christmas Island.
The Cruise of the Cachalot | Frank T. Bullen
Christmas Island discovered, and Station of the Ships there.
British Dictionary definitions for Christmas Island
the former name (until 1981) of Kiritimati
an island in the Indian Ocean, south of Java: administered by Singapore (1900–58), now by Australia; phosphate mining. Pop: 1496 (2013 est). Area: 135 sq km (52 sq miles)
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