Okinawan
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- noun
- /ˌoʊkɪˈnɑːwən/
- Among all the influences the Okinawans experienced, China was the most significant.
Examples
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Several musicians had already been to Okinawa on previous tours, and they always mentioned how the Okinawans were "different from other Japanese," how they were "more relaxed," and "more like us Bolivians."
Academic text (2006) -
Over the past ten years, whenever June 23rd approached and Okinawans prepared to commemorate those killed in the war, Tokusho was called on to speak at the local elementary, middle, and high schools about his war experiences.
Fiction book (1998) -
Among the Okinawans drafted into the island's Defense Force were men so old their hair had turned gray.
Fiction book (1998) -
And many (maybe even most) Okinawans do want to be a free nation as they originally were.
Blog text (4) -
Okinawans average about 100 grams, or one modest portion of meat, per person per day.
Blog text (30) -
During these rituals, Okinawans pray for health, safety, and protection from misfortune for their families.
Academic text (2018) -
There are even excerpts that tell of the Okinawans enjoying millet-sourced alcohol.
Blog text (30) -
The Okinawans are known for their unique cultural practices and long life expectancy.
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Tamaki is proud of his Okinawan heritage and often shares stories about his ancestors.
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Many Okinawans celebrate their traditional festivals with music, dance, and delicious local food.
Synonyms
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1.3
A person from Japan
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9.4
A person from Japan
A person from the Ryukyu Islands who belongs to the islands' original people
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Okinawan as a noun comes from the island name Okinawa, and locals often call the place Uchina. So an Okinawan is simply someone 'from Okinawa' or of Okinawan family.