Okinawa


Oki·na·wa

geographical name \ˌō-kə-ˈnä-wə, -ˈna-ə\

Definition of OKINAWA

1
island group Japan in cen Ryukyu Islands; largest city Naha; occupied by the United States 1945–1972
2
island in the group; largest in the Ryukyus area 454 square miles (1176 square kilometers)
Oki·na·wan \-ˈnä-wən, -ˈna-ən\ adjective or noun

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