"Gilbert and Ellice Islands" meaning in English

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Proper name

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  1. (historical) A British protectorate from 1892 and colony from 1916 until 1976, when the islands were divided into two colonies that shortly afterward became the countries of Kiribati and Tuvalu. Wikipedia link: Gilbert and Ellice Islands Tags: historical Categories (place): Historical dependent territories Synonyms: Gilbert and Ellice

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