Kwajalein definition
An atoll in the Marshall Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It was used as a Japanese air and naval base during World War II.
(place) Atoll in the W Pacific, in the Marshall Islands: c. 6 sq mi (15.5 sq km)
proper name
Kwajalein atoll.
pronoun
Kwajalein island, Kwajalein atoll.
pronoun
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Origin of kwajalein
- From German Kwajalein, from Marshallese Kuwajleen.
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