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Polynesian Common

Origin: Greek prefix poly-

Polynesian has 6 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a native or inhabitant of Polynesia

2

the branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific

3

A person from Polynesia.

Adjective
1

of or relating to Polynesia or its people or culture

2

Of, from, or pertaining to Polynesia.

Proper Noun
1

A language group spoken by these people.

See Also
vahine mangareva lavalava nose flute polynesia takuu rennellese wahine
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Austronesian
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
Fijian Samoan Tahitian Tongan Oceanic Western Malayo-Polynesian
Rhyming Words
ian sian jian bian rian dian qian kian vian xian gian lian asian elian brian ilian apian arian avian chian
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