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Puntian

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An inhabitant of the Land of Punt, a Muqedian kingdom that was situated in the northern Horn of Africa.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Puntite

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

An inhabitant of Puntland, a confederal state in Somalia.

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Synonyms: Puntite

Antonyms: none provided

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