Saipan

/saɪˈpæn/

Definitions of Saipan

1. noun

   the largest island in the Northern Marianas and the administrative center of the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in union with the United States
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   island

   a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
2. noun

   US forces captured the island from the Japanese in July 1944; it was an important air base until the end of World War II
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   amphibious assault

   an amphibious operation attacking a land base that is carried out by troops that are landed by naval ships