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Polynesian
Polynesian (adj) means relating to Polynesia, the islands of the central and south Pacific such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti. Example: “Polynesian navigators crossed vast stretches of open ocean using the stars.”
adj
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Relating to Polynesia, the islands of the central and south Pacific such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti.
"Polynesian navigators crossed vast stretches of open ocean using the stars."
noun
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A person from Polynesia, or the family of languages spoken across the region.
"Many Polynesian languages share common roots and vocabulary."
How to use Polynesian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the Pacific islands of Polynesia, their people, or their languages.
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- Plural
- Polynesians
- Comparative
- more Polynesian
- Superlative
- most Polynesian
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What does “Polynesian” mean?
The word “Polynesian” means relating to Polynesia, the islands of the central and south Pacific such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti. In plain terms, relating to the Pacific islands of Polynesia, their people, or their languages.
How do you use “Polynesian” in a sentence?
Here is “Polynesian” used in a sentence: “Polynesian navigators crossed vast stretches of open ocean using the stars.”
What part of speech is “Polynesian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Polynesian” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “Polynesian” have?
“Polynesian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Polynesia, the islands of the central and south Pacific such as Hawaii, Samoa, and Tahiti.
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