papuan

pəˈpjuːən

Definitions

1. noun

A person from Papua New Guinea or the island of New Guinea.

“The expedition encountered various Papuan tribes.”

2. adjective

Relating to Papua New Guinea or its indigenous people.

“Papuan cultures have been studied extensively by anthropologists.”

Synonyms

  • Melanesian
  • New Guinean

Antonyms

  • European
  • Indo-Australian