Papua
What is another word for Papua? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A person native to Papua or Papua New Guinea.
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Etymology
There are three theories: * From Malay pepuah (“curly (of hair)”) for the natives of the island of New Guinea. * From Ternate/Tidore papo ua (“not united; not coalesced”), referring to the territory that geographically was far away from the Sultanate of Tidore (and thus not united). The territory was called papo ua gam...
Full origin of Papua →Frequently asked questions
What does “Papua” mean?
The word “Papua” means a person native to Papua or Papua New Guinea. In plain terms, used to describe someone from the Papua region of New Guinea, whether the Indonesian province or historically the wider territory.
How do you pronounce “Papua”?
“Papua” is pronounced PAPWUH (/ˈpaːpwə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Papua” in a sentence?
Here is “Papua” used in a sentence: “The festival celebrated traditional dances performed by local Papuas.”
What part of speech is “Papua”?
“Papua” is a noun.
Is “Papua” a common word?
“Papua” is an uncommon word in modern English.
