Atafuan adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Of or relating to Atafu, a group of coral islets of Tokelau.It is likewise apparent from early missionary reports of Atafu (Ella MS. 1861; Gee MS. 1862) that Fakaofo appropriated Atafu timber and Atafuan labour to make their canoes. — 1994 noun1 •A native or inhabitant of Atafu. formsAtafuans · more Atafuan · most Atafuan