Mangaian

1 of 2

adjective

Man·​ga·​ian

mäŋˈ(g)äyən,

-ˈ(g)īən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the island of Mangaia

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Mangaia

Mangaian

2 of 2

noun

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Mangaia Island

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Mangaia Island, Cook islands + English -an

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