atafuan

Etymology

From Atafu + -an.

atafuan means Of or relating to Atafu, a group of coral islets of Tokelau. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 82 out of 100.

adj

Of or relating to Atafu, a group of coral islets of Tokelau.“Outbreaks were noted on Nukunonu in 1958, 1966 and 1971, on Fakaofo in 1965 and 1977, and on Atafu in 1959, 1965–1966 and 1977. Age-specific attack rates have been estimated from reported cases and quinquennial censuses for the Atafuan outbreaks (Table 7).”

noun

A native or inhabitant of Atafu.“The natives of Atafu having embraced Christianity, the Native Teachers there, Maka and Mafalā, arranged for a missionary voyage, to induce the inhabitants of Nukunono and Fakaofo to receive the Gospel. Two double canoes, containing 22 Atafuans, with Mafalā the Teacher, set out on this noble errand.”