Tongan
//ˈtɒŋən// adj, noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 An Austronesian language of the Polynesian branch spoken in Tonga. uncountable
- 2 the Polynesian language spoken by the Tongan people wordnet
- 3 A person from Tonga or of Tongan descent. countable
- 4 a Polynesian native or inhabitant of Tonga wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Of, from, or pertaining to Tonga, the Tongan people or the Tongan language. not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 of or relating to the island monarchy of Tonga or its people wordnet
Synonyms
All synonymsEtymology
From Tonga + -an.
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