arauan

/ɑːˈraʊ.æn/

Definitions

1. noun

A member of the indigenous people of the Torres Strait Islands, located between the northern tip of Queensland, Australia, and the island of New Guinea.

“The arauan were skilled fishermen and traders, playing a significant role in the region’s cultural heritage.”

2. proper noun

The language spoken by the arauan people.

“The linguistic research focused on the arauan language, which holds significant cultural importance.”

Synonyms

  • Pama-Nyungan
  • Torres Strait Islander

Antonyms

  • non-indigenous
  • outsider