Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Bougainville

//ˈboʊɡənˌvɪl// name

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from French. countable
  2. 2
    A placename:; An island of Papua New Guinea; in full, Bougainville Island. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A placename:; An autonomous region of Papua New Guinea; in full, Autonomous Region of Bougainville. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A placename:; A commune of Somme department, Hauts-de-France, France. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From French Bougainville * (placename in Papua): Named for Louis Antoine de Bougainville.

See also for "bougainville"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: bougainville