noun
A native or inhabitant of the Tokelau group of islands in the western Pacific.
‘the sandy soil and meager vegetation force the Tokelauans to depend on the sea for protein’- ‘Every Tokelauan, Niuean, and Cook Islander is a New Zealand citizen.’
- ‘The 8,000 expatriate Tokelauans, mostly in New Zealand, have no vote.’
- ‘The Tokelauans, a Polynesian people, are reluctant over any change in status which would create the world's ultimate microstate.’
- ‘This meaning emerged gradually over time, and Tokelauans are stuck with it.’
- ‘I guess no one expected that enough Tokelauans would actually vote for colonial government.’
- ‘It's an atoll the Americans call Swains Island but which Tokelauans call Olohega.’
- ‘For young Tokelauans, the Internet is opening up a whole new world.’
- ‘Tokelauans will retain New Zealand citizenship, and we will continue to provide aid and assistance.’
- ‘They had to agree to a joint venture with the Tokelauans, giving them a share of profits.’
- ‘There are 1,600 Tokelauans in Tokelau, but five times as many living overseas.’
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of the Tokelau group of islands in the western Pacific or its inhabitants.
- ‘Tokelauan elders’
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