Tutuila

[ too-too-ee-luh ]

noun

1. the largest of the islands of American Samoa: excellent harbor at Pago Pago. 53 sq. mi. (137 sq. km).

Tutuila

/ ˌtuːtuːˈiːlə /

noun

1. the largest island of American Samoa, in the SW Pacific. Chief town and port: Pago Pago. Pop: 55 876 (2000). Area: 135 sq km (52 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Tutu·ilan adjective noun

Example Sentences

Brianna has been campaigning since a teacher at primary school told her climate change might cause islands such as Samoa, Tutuila in American Samoa and Tonga to "drown".

From BBC

I remember, at primary school, my teacher telling my class that climate change could mean small islands like Samoa, Tutuila and Tonga might drown.

From BBC

“Everybody else will come and impose their right in the village that is perfectly designed to fit every family’s need that occupies that land,” said Tisa Fa’amuli, who owns Tisa’s Barefoot Bar in the village of Alega on Tutuila, the largest island in the American Samoa archipelago.

From Washington Times

A husband and father of three children, Fitisemanu was born in Tafuna, a village on the east coast of American Samoa's Tutuila Island.

From Los Angeles Times

The port and airport in Pago Pago were closed Friday because of the storm, which moved away from Tutuila, the largest island in American Samoa.

From Seattle Times