Manuan

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adjective

Ma·​nu·​an

məˈnüən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Manua Islands of American Samoa

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of the Manua Islands of American Samoa

Manuan

2 of 2

noun

"

plural Manuans

: a native or inhabitant of the Manua Islands of American Samoa

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Manua Islands, American Samoa + English -an

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