wantok

English

/ˈwɑn.tɑk/

noun
Definitions
  • (Melanesia) A close comrade; a person with whom one has a strong social bond, usually based on shared language.

Etymology

Borrowed from Tok Pisin wantok derived from English one talk.

Origin

English

one talk

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