Pitcairn Island

geographical name

Pit·​cairn Island ˈpit-ˌkern How to pronounce Pitcairn Island (audio)
island in the South Pacific southeast of the Tuamotu Archipelago population 62

Note: Pitcairn Island and several smaller islands constitute a British colony.

Pitcairner noun

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“Pitcairn Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pitcairn%20Island. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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