Tuvaluan

1 of 2

adjective

Tu·​va·​lu·​an

ˌtü-və-ˈlü-ən

: of, relating to, or from Tuvalu

Tuvaluan

2 of 2

noun

Tu·​va·​lu·​an

ˌtü-və-ˈlü-ən

: a native or inhabitant of Tuvalu

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1977, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1975, in the meaning defined above

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