British Indian Ocean Territory: Meaning and Definition of

Brit'ish In'dian O'cean Ter"ritory

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  1. a British colony in the Indian Ocean, consisting of the Chagos Archipelago. 76 sq. mi. (177 sq. km). Cap.: Diego Garcia.
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