- an island in the South Pacific Ocean between Tonga and Cook Islands: possession of New Zealand. 101 square miles (261 square kilometers).
- an island in the S Pacific, between Tonga and the Cook Islands: annexed by New Zealand (1901); achieved full internal self-government in 1974. Chief town and port: Alofi. Pop: 1269 (2012 est). Area: 260 sq km (100 sq miles)
