"Trans-New Guinea" meaning in English

See Trans-New Guinea in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From trans- + New Guinea. Etymology templates: {{af|en|trans-|New Guinea}} trans- + New Guinea Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Trans-New Guinea}} Trans-New Guinea
  1. A major language family spoken in large parts of New Guinea. Derived forms: Trans-New Guinean Related terms: Proto-Trans-New Guinea

Alternative forms

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