John Frum

proper noun

A figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people if they follow him.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A figure associated with cargo cults on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu. He is often depicted as an American World War II serviceman who will bring wealth and prosperity to the people if they follow him.
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APA

John Frum. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Frum

MLA

“John Frum.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Frum. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “John Frum,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/John%20Frum.

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