Guam

[ gwahm ]
/ gwɑm /

noun

an island, belonging to the U.S., in the N Pacific, E of the Philippines: the largest of the Marianas group; U.S. naval station. 206 sq. mi. (535 sq. km). Capital: Agaña. Abbreviation: GU (for use with zip code).

OTHER WORDS FROM Guam

Gua·ma·ni·an [gwah-mey-nee-uh n] /gwɑˈmeɪ ni ən/, noun, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for guamanian (1 of 2)

Guamanian
/ (ɡwɑːˈmeɪnɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Guam or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Guam

British Dictionary definitions for guamanian (2 of 2)

Guam
/ (ɡwɑːm) /

noun

an island in the N Pacific, the largest and southernmost of the Marianas: belonged to Spain from the 17th century until 1898, when it was ceded to the US; site of naval and air force bases. Capital: Agana (now officially spelt Hagåtña). Pop: 160 378 (2013 est). Area: 541 sq km (209 sq miles)

Cultural definitions for guamanian

Guam
[ (gwahm) ]

A self-governing island territory of the United States, located in the western Pacific Ocean. With important naval and air bases, Guam is an American military bastion in the Pacific.