Kanaky

English

Etymology

Likely from "Kanak".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kəˈnækiː/

Proper noun

Kanaky

1. New Caledonia (an archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania)

Usage notes

Primarily used by Kanak nationalists.

French

Etymology

Likely from "Kanak".

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ka.na.ki/

Proper noun

Kanaky

1. New Caledonia (an archipelago and overseas territory of France in Oceania)

Usage notes

Primarily used by Kanak nationalists. However, the term has been adopted as a generic term for the country and the main island in several Kanak languages (such as Kanaki in Drehu).