papua

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Noun papua has 1 sense

New Guinea, Papua - a Pacific island north of Australia; the 2nd largest island in the world; governed by Australia and Indonesia
--₁ is a kind of island
--₁ is a part of Pacific, Pacific Ocean
--₁ has parts: Papua New Guinea, Independent State of Papua New Guinea

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Papua

Noun

Papua refers to the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its surrounding islands, which is a part of Indonesia. It is the largest and easternmost province of Indonesia.

Example sentence: The native tribes of Papua have a rich cultural heritage.

Noun

Papua also refers to a member of the indigenous people inhabiting Papua or a descendant of these people.

Example sentence: The Papuas have a deep connection with nature and depend on it for their livelihood.

Adjective

If used as an adjective, Papua describes something related to Papua or its people.

Example sentence: The Papua culture showcases unique artistic expressions.