"McKean Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: mapped and renamed McKean Island by commander Charles Wilkes of the US Exploring Expedition on August 19, 1840, after a member of his crew. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=McKean Island}} McKean Island
  1. under 1 sq km, uninhabited atoll in the Phoenix Islands, Republic of Kiribati Wikipedia link: Charles Wilkes, United States Exploring Expedition Categories (place): Islands Synonyms: Arthur Island, Wigram's Island Synonyms (former names): Drummond's Island
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