papuan
/ˈpæpjuən/
adjective
- Relating to Papua or Papua New Guinea, its people, or their languages.
- The Papuan rainforest is one of the most biodiverse places on Earth.
- The Papuan languages are known for their complex grammar.
- She is studying Papuan art and traditional carvings.
noun
- A person from Papua or Papua New Guinea.
- The festival brought together Papuans from different regions.
- Many Papuans live in remote highland villages.
- My neighbor is a Papuan who moved here for university.