Okinawa

geographical name

Oki·na·wa | \ ˌō-kə-ˈnä-wə

, -ˈnau̇-ə\

Definition of Okinawa

1 island group of Japan in the central Ryukyu Islands; largest city Naha

Note: Okinawa was occupied by the U.S. 1945–1972.

2 island in the Okinawa group that is the largest of the Ryuku Islands area 454 square miles (1176 square kilometers)