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Etymology
The island of Mikaea is named after Mikael O'Neill, the creator of the inhabitants and founding father of the nation. In government documents and foreign correspondence, the country is officially referred to as the "Patrimony of Mikael", referring to Mikael's personal ownership and dominion over all of the Mikaeans and the land upon which they live, as well as his role as the biological father of all living Mikaeans in the world. In typical day-to-day life, the name "Mikaea" is used by Mikaeans and foreigners alike. The feminine name "Mikaea" arose from the common view of the all-female Mikaeans that given that all of their people are the direct biological offspring of Mikael, the country constituted by the Mikaeans as a whole was Mikael's daughter in the most realistic and symbolic sense of the word. So as to more clearly delineate between the two names and the background for their usage: the name "Patrimony of Mikael" is used as any direct communication with the Mikaean government is deemed communication with the Highfather himself, as all politicians are vested with his power and speak and act in his name; the name "Mikaea" represents any reference to the country itself, which does not directly include the Highfather, but only its citizens and their society. In all, the Patrimony—the government and its officials—is Highfather Mikael, while Mikaea—the country and its citizens—is the "daughter" of Mikael.