Okinawa Definition & Meaning

okinawa
noun
  1. the largest island of the central Ryukyu Islands
  2. a campaign in the closing days of World War II in the Pacific (April to June 1945); in savage close-quarter fighting United States marines and regular army troops took the island from the Japanese; considered the greatest victory of the Pacific campaign for the Americans

"Okinawa" in song lyrics

See how okinawa is used in real songs:

  • "Africa to Okinawa"
    Chief Kamachi — Kamalah
  • "Like the Karate Kid in Okinawa"
    Majik Most f/ Celph Titled — The Last Laugh
  • "map of dutch okinawa"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "okinawa"

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