Papuan
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Pap·u·an
(păp'yū-ən) 
adj.
Of or relating to the peoples, languages, or cultures of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea.
n.
adj.
Of or relating to the peoples, languages, or cultures of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea.
n.
- A native or inhabitant of Papua New Guinea or New Guinea.
- A member of any of the indigenous peoples of New Guinea and neighboring islands.
- Any of the indigenous languages of New Guinea, New Britain, and the Solomon Islands.
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