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Polynesian

(päl′i nē′z̸hən, -s̸hən)

noun

a member of any of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia, including the Hawaiians, Tahitians, Samoans, Maoris, Marquesans, Tongans, and other groups
a subgroup of the Austronesian language family, consisting of the languages of Polynesia

adjective

of the Polynesians or their languages or cultures

See Polynesian in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of or relating to Polynesia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.

noun

A native or inhabitant of Polynesia.
A subfamily of the Austronesian language family spoken in Polynesia.

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