Palauan

Speech parts

1. Palauan - Noun

2. Palauan - Adjective

3. Palauan - Proper noun

Meaning

Palauan

A language spoken in the Pacific, in the Republic of Palau. It is a member of the Austronesian family of languages, and is considered to be one of two languages in Micronesia belonging to the Western Austronesian group, all others considered to be members of the Oceanic subgroup.

Palauan (plural Palauans)

Someone from Palau.

Palauan (not comparable)

From or relating to Palau.

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After eight referenda and an amendment to the Palauan constitution, the Compact was ratified in 1993. Source: Internet

Elements from the Spanish language were also integrated into the Palauan lexicon; the Palauan word for hammer, "martiliong", is derived from the Spanish "martillo". Source: Internet

Matrilineal practices are seen in nearly every aspect of Palauan traditions, especially in funeral, marriage, inheritance and the passing of traditional titles. Source: Internet

Palauan cuisine includes local foods such as cassava, taro, yam, potato, fish and pork. Source: Internet

The Japanese had perhaps the most profound impact on Palauan society. Source: Internet

The ROC provides scholarships to Palauan students, as well as computers for Palauan schools. Source: Internet

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