Okinawan UK /ˌɒkiːˈnɑːwən/US /ˌoʊkiˈnɑwən/adjective 1noun 1forms 3 adjective1 •Of, from or relating to the island, city or Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. noun1 •A native or inhabitant of the island, city or Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. formsOkinawans · more Okinawan · most Okinawan