Oahuan

1 of 2

noun

Oa·​hu·​an

ōˈähüən,

-hwən

plural -s

: a native or resident of Oahu

Oahuan

2 of 2

adjective

"

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Oahu or Oahuans

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Oahu, Hawaii + English -an noun suffix

Adjective

Oahu, Hawaii + English -an, adjective suffix

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