noun

Samoan

Samoan (noun) means a person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent. Example: “Several Samoans played on the national rugby team.”

noun

A person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent.

"Several Samoans played on the national rugby team."

The Polynesian language spoken in Samoa.

"She grew up speaking Samoan at home and English at school."

adj

Relating to Samoa, its people, or its language.

"They served a traditional Samoan feast with taro and coconut cream."

How to use Samoan

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBelonging to Samoa — the people, the language, or anything from there.

Word forms

Samoans plural

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Rhymes for Samoan

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Samoan” mean?

The word “Samoan” means a person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent. In plain terms, belonging to Samoa — the people, the language, or anything from there.

How do you use “Samoan” in a sentence?

Here is “Samoan” used in a sentence: “Several Samoans played on the national rugby team.”

What part of speech is “Samoan”?

Depending on how it is used, “Samoan” can be a noun and an adjective.

How many meanings does “Samoan” have?

“Samoan” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent.