adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɡwɑːˈmeɪni.ən/
/ɡwɑːˈmeɪnjən/
1
adj
Meaning 1
Of, from, or pertaining to Guam, the Guamanian people or the Guamanian (Chamorro) language.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 2
An indigenous (Chamorro) inhabitant of Guam, or someone of Guamanian descent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A resident of Guam (of any ethnic background).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Across languages
Translations
28 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Asturian:
guamianu
— of, from, or pertaining to Guam
Dutch:
Guamees
— of, from, or pertaining to Guam
Finnish:
guamilainen
— of, from, or pertaining to Guam
German:
guamisch
— of, from, or pertaining to Guam
Spanish:
guameño
— of, from, or pertaining to Guam