Yapese

Meanings

Proper Noun

• The Austronesian language spoken in the Federated States of Micronesia, especially by the inhabitants of Yap. True name of language is Thin nu Wa'ab (language of Wa'ab). True name of Yap Island is Wa'ab which it is called by the people of Yap, (Gidii nu Wa'ab)

Adjective

• Of or pertaining to the people of the island of Yap or the Yapese language.

Noun

• A native or inhabitant of Yap.

Origin

• Yap + -ese