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kəˈnaʊ noun
the largest of the Ryukyu Islands, in the N Pacific, SW of Japan: taken by U.S. forces April–June 1945 in the last major amphibious campaign of World War II. 544 sq. mi. (1409 sq. km).
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O·ki·na·wan, adjective, noun
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Okinawa (ˌəʊkɪˈnɑːwə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| a coral island of SW Japan, the largest of the Ryukyu Islands in the N Pacific: scene of heavy fighting in World War II; administered by the US (1945--72); agricultural. Chief town: Naha. Pop: 1 318 218 (2000). Area: 1176 sq km (454 sq miles) | |
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Word Origin & History
Okinawa
Japanese, lit. "rope on the sea."
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Okinawa [(oh-kuh-nah-wuh, oh-kuh-now-uh)]Island in the western Pacific Ocean; part of Japan.
Note: During World War II, American forces seized the island from Japan in a particularly bloody campaign. It was returned to Japan in 1972.
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