noun
Samoan
Samoan (noun) means a person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent. Example: “Several Samoans played on the national rugby team.”
noun
1
A person from Samoa, or someone of Samoan descent.
"Several Samoans played on the national rugby team."
2
The Polynesian language spoken in Samoa.
"She grew up speaking Samoan at home and English at school."
adj
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishBelonging to Samoa — the people, the language, or anything from there.
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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.
