Saipan
an island in and the capital of the North Mariana Islands in the N Pacific, about 1,350 miles (2,173 km) S of Japan: taken by U.S. forces June–July 1944. 71 sq. mi. (184 sq. km).
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How to use Saipan in a sentence
She ended up in prison on the island of Saipan where she either was executed or died of dysentery.
8 Crazy Conspiracy Theories About Aviator Amelia Earhart’s Demise | Jake Heller | March 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTUntil this week, the last time Guam and Saipan were fought over was during World War II.
Guam and Saipan Make Tempting Targets for Delegate-Hungry GOP Candidates | Ben Jacobs | March 10, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1931, Coultas found the bird at Tinian but not at Saipan.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. BakerYamashina in 1942 described the populations at Saipan and Almagan as distinct.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. BakerCoultas obtained only one specimen on his visit to Saipan in 1931.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. Baker
The bird at Saipan seemingly has no relationships with the Hawaiian honey-eaters.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. BakerBirds from Saipan are slightly larger than birds from Tinian.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Volume 3 | Rollin H. Baker
British Dictionary definitions for Saipan
/ (saɪˈpæn) /
an island in the W Pacific, administrative centre of the US associated territory of the Northern Mariana Islands (on Capitol Hill); captured by the Americans and used as an air base until the end of World War II. Pop: 62 392 (2000). Area: 180 sq km (70 sq miles)
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