Okinawa
geographical name
Oki·na·wa
| \ ˌō-kə-ˈnä-wə
, -ˈnau̇-ə \
, -ˈnau̇-ə \
Definition of Okinawa
1
island group of Japan in the central Ryukyu Islands; largest city Naha
Note: Okinawa was occupied by the U.S. 1945–1972.
2
island in the Okinawa group that is the largest of the Ryuku Islands area 454 square miles (1176 square kilometers)
Other Words from Okinawa
Okinawan
\
ˌō-kə-ˈnä-wən
, -ˈnau̇-ən
\
adjective or noun
, -ˈnau̇-ən
\
adjective or noun
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17 English Words that Come From Japanese
17 English Words that Come From Japanese
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“Okinawa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Okinawa. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.
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