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It was like in Samoa when they'd put up a movie screen on the beach and show movies and the locals would run behind the sheet to see where the people went. It was pretty grim.
Dick Wolf

Meaning of "Samoa" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SAMOA

Samoa  [səˈməʊə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SAMOA

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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Samoa is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SAMOA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Samoa

Samoa

Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa, formerly known as Western Samoa, is a country encompassing the western part of the Samoan Islands in the South Pacific Ocean. It became independent from New Zealand in 1962. The two main islands of Samoa are Upolu and Savai'i, one of the biggest islands in Polynesia. The capital city, Apia, and Faleolo International Airport are situated on the island of Upolu. Samoa was admitted to the United Nations on 15 December 1976. The entire island group, inclusive of American Samoa, was called "Navigator Islands" by European explorers before the 20th century because of the Samoans' seafaring skills.

Definition of Samoa in the English dictionary

The definition of Samoa in the dictionary is an independent state occupying four inhabited islands and five uninhabited islands in the S Pacific archipelago of the Samoa Islands: established as a League of Nations mandate under New Zealand administration in 1920 and a UN trusteeship in 1946; gained independence as Western Samoa in 1962 as the first fully independent Polynesian state; officially changed its name to Samoa in 1997; a member of the Commonwealth. Languages: Samoan and English. Religion: Christian. Currency: tala. Capital: Apia. Pop: 195 476. Area: 2841 sq km. Other definition of Samoa is Also called: Samoa Islands. a group of islands in the S Pacific, northeast of Fiji: an independent kingdom until the mid 19th century, when it was divided administratively into American Samoa and German Samoa ; the latter was mandated to New Zealand in 1919 and gained full independence in 1962 as Western Samoa, now called Samoa. Area: 3038 sq km.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SAMOA


aloha
əˈləʊə
balboa
bælˈbəʊə
blower
ˈbləʊə
boa
ˈbəʊə
borrower
ˈbɒrəʊə
follower
ˈfɒləʊə
genoa
ˈdʒɛnəʊə
goa
ˈɡəʊə
grower
ˈɡrəʊə
Iowa
ˈaɪəʊə
koa
ˈkəʊə
lower
ˈləʊə
moa
ˈməʊə
mower
ˈməʊə
noah
ˈnəʊə
Pessoa
pɛˈsəʊə
poa
ˈpəʊə
quinoa
ˈkiːnəʊə
rower
ˈrəʊə
Sinaloa
ˌsiːnəˈləʊə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SAMOA

Sammarinese
sammed
sammies
samming
sammy
Samnite
samnitis
Samnium
Samoa Islands
Samoan
Samos
samosa
Samothrace
samovar
Samoyed
Samoyedic

WORDS THAT END LIKE SAMOA

Alloa
American Samoa
Aotearoa
cocoa
feather boa
feijoa
German Samoa
jerboa
Lisboa
Manu Samoa
Mauna Loa
proa
protozoa
spermatozoa
stoa
Titanoboa
varroa
Western Samoa
whoa
zoa

Synonyms and antonyms of Samoa in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Samoa» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SAMOA

Find out the translation of Samoa to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Samoa from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Samoa» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

萨摩亚
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Samoa
570 millions of speakers

English

Samoa
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

समोआ
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ساموا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Самоа
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Samoa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সামোয়া
260 millions of speakers

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Samoa
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Samoa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Samoa
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

サモア諸島
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

사모아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Samoa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Samoa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சமோவா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

सामोआ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Samoa
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Samoa
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Samoa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Самоа
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Samoa
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Σαμόα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Samoa
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Samoa
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Samoa
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Samoa

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SAMOA»

The term «Samoa» is very widely used and occupies the 5.667 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SAMOA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Samoa

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3 QUOTES WITH «SAMOA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Samoa.
1
Troy Polamalu
All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our South Pacific culture - community, hard work, perseverance, respect - contribute directly to our success.
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Troy Polamalu
I am proud of my heritage and have happily taken advantage of every opportunity to educate my teammates and Steeler Nation about American Samoa, both as a player and in the community, through the Troy and Theodora Polamalu Foundation Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation.
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Dick Wolf
It was like in Samoa when they'd put up a movie screen on the beach and show movies and the locals would run behind the sheet to see where the people went. It was pretty grim.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SAMOA»

Discover the use of Samoa in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Samoa and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Samoa Islands: An Outline of a Monograph With Particular ...
Of particular importance to Samoans are the original documents containing ceremonial greetings and genealogical pedigrees. All Samoan language texts have been retained in this edition.
Augustin Krämer, 1994
2
Tonga-Samoa
Covering the lush, tropical Samoas, the ancient Kingdom of Tonga, and lonely little Niue, this book provides: -- Penetrating coverage of the unique histories, cultures, and mores of the region -- Practical tips on flights to Tonga-Samoa and ...
David Stanley, 1999
3
Samoa
A guide to the islands offers tips on exploring volcanic peaks, beaches, and waterfalls; discusses the region's culture, politics, arts, and history; and describes places to stay and eat
Dorinda Talbot, Deanna Swaney, 1998
4
Coming of Age in Samoa: A Psychological Study of Primitive ...
Rarely do science and literature come together in the same book.
Margaret Mead, 2001
5
Samoa: Pacific Pride
This colorful book introduces the Samoa Islands. It reveals a proud society that has withstood the Impact of colonization and retained a unique lifestyle centered around the family and village.
‎2000
6
Theorizing Self in Samoa: Emotions, Genders, and Sexualities
Proposes a new method for discussing variations in the experience of self across cultures
Jeannette Marie Mageo, 1998
7
Samoa: American Samoa, Western Samoa, Samoans abroad
This is the first annotated bibliography to cover the wide range of sources available on both Western Samoa and American Samoa.
H. G. A. Hughes, 1997
8
American Samoa: Inadequate Management and Oversight ...
A review of American Samoa's financial practices and the Dept. of the Interior's oversight of budgetary assistance provided to the territory.
General Accounting Office Washington Dc National Security And International A Ffairs Div, 1993
9
Samoa & Tonga
Previous ed.: published as Samoan Islands & Tonga by Paul Smitz, Susannah Farfor. 2006.
‎2009
10
Tradition Versus Democracy in the South Pacific: Fiji, Tonga ...
The book provides a critical approach to the political implications of romanticizing non-Western cultural traditions, especially in terms of democratic development.
Stephanie Lawson, 1996

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SAMOA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Samoa is used in the context of the following news items.
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All Blacks keen to improve on Samoa win
The All Blacks begin the defence of their Rugby Championship title targeting a big step-up in performance from their season-opening win over Samoa. Skipper ... «SBS, Jul 15»
2
American Samoa questions gay marriage validity in territory
In this Jan. 10, 2015 photo, American Samoa Attorney General Talauega Eleasalo Ale poses for a photo during an event honoring teachers in Pago Pago, ... «U.S. News & World Report, Jul 15»
3
Samoa v All Blacks: the historic game that stopped a nation
It's a day the people of Samoa will never forget: the All Blacks playing Manu Samoa in Apia, a game many said would never happen, let alone in the professional ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
2 dead from dengue fever in American Samoa
PAGO PAGO, American Samoa (AP) - Two people in American Samoa have died from dengue fever and two others have been diagnosed with the disease in ... «Hawaii News Now, Jun 15»
5
Samoa Joe WWE Merchandise Now On Sale
As reported, Samoa Joe made his WWE / NXT debut moments ago on the NXT Takeover: Unstoppable live special. While it is not being heavily advertised yet, ... «Wrestlezone, May 15»
6
England 28-9 Samoa: Home side earn first autumn win
The hosts, helped by a yellow card for Samoa's Jonny Leota, improved after the break and Mike Brown dived over after a clever kick from George Ford. «BBC Sport, Nov 14»
7
Samoa only called off England boycott after threat of World Cup …
Census Johnston, second right, says senior players will now consider administration roles in Samoa. Photograph: David Rogers/Getty Images. «The Guardian, Nov 14»
8
England v Samoa: George Ford ready to start alongside Owen …
The England head coach, who has summoned 28 players to Pennyhill Park to prepare for the match against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday, acknowledged ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 14»
9
Australia beat Samoa to reach Four Nations final
The Kangaroos predictably joined the Kiwis in the Four Nations final by ending Toa Samoa's impressive debut in the tournament with a ruthless 44-18 victory in ... «Stuff.co.nz, Nov 14»
10
2014 Four Nations: Australia v Samoa preview
Australia will head into their last round-robin clash against Samoa on Sunday knowing exactly what they must do to reach the Four Nations final. After claiming ... «SkySports, Nov 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Samoa [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/samoa>. Apr 2024 ».
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