Papua

geographical name

Pa·​pua ˈpa-pyu̇-wə How to pronounce Papua (audio)
ˈpä-pu̇-wə
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the southeastern portion of the island of New Guinea that was formerly a territory and is now part of Papua New Guinea

see also papuan sense 1

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“Papua.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Papua. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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