| pacific islands | The islands of the pacific ocean divided into micronesia, melanesia, and polynesia (including new zealand). The collective name oceania includes the aforenamed islands, adding Australia, new zealand, and the malay archipelago (indonesia). (12 Dec 1998) |
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| pacific states | The geographic designation for states bordering on or located in the pacific ocean. The states so designated are alaska, california, hawaii, oregon, and washington. (u.s. Geologic survey telephone communication) (12 Dec 1998) |