kousapw

plural kousapws

1. A local polity of Pohnpei, usually consisting of a group of houses, ruled by a Soumas.

   The Senpehn watershed contains^([sic]) of five kousapws (village units), each with a Soumas (village chief).

   2007 September 3, Watershed Management for the Senpehn Watershed, Pohnpei Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific, archived from the original on 20 May 2026

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   To this end, the PRA exercise was initiated by this project and will be extended to other sections (kousapws).

   1995 March 26, Bill Raynor, Valentine Santiago, Pohnpei Watershed Management and Environment Project Project Preparation Document, Final Draft, archived from the original on 10 May 2025, page 52

   Governor Oliver expressed his gratitude in his remarks, acknowledging the pivotal role played by NGOs, government agencies, and the Soumas and Kousapws responsible for the vigilant protection of Pohnpei's marine resources and environment.

   2025 December 26, “Governor Reed B. Oliver Commemorates 20th anniversary of Pohnpei LMMA Cross-Site Visit”, in The Kaselehlie Press, volume 24, number 1, archived from the original on 22 Jun 2026, page 21