Pohnpeian

noun

Pohn·​pei·​an

ˌpōn-ˈpā-ən

variants or Ponapean

ˌpō-nə-ˈpā-ən

plural Pohnpeians or Ponapeans

: a native or inhabitant of Pohnpei

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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