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Guam

Pronunciation: /ɡwɑm/

The English word “Guam” has 2 meanings listed here.

proper noun

  1. An unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the Pacific Ocean. Official name: Territory of Guam.
  2. A barangay of San Guillermo, Isabela, Philippines.

Etymology

From Spanish, from Chamorro Guåhan, meaning "a place that has" or "a place of resources".

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