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Tahiti

tuh-HEE-tee

Tahiti (name) means the largest island of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific. Example: “They spent their honeymoon on a beach in Tahiti.”

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The largest island of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.
"They spent their honeymoon on a beach in Tahiti."
2
A former kingdom that once ruled the island before French colonization.
"The old kingdom of Tahiti was absorbed into French Polynesia in the 19th century."

How to use Tahiti

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In plain EnglishA famous South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia, known for its beaches and volcanic scenery.

Common pairings
a trip to Tahiti the island of Tahiti
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Frequently asked questions

What does “Tahiti” mean?

The word “Tahiti” means the largest island of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific. In plain terms, a famous South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia, known for its beaches and volcanic scenery.

How do you pronounce “Tahiti”?

“Tahiti” is pronounced tuh-HEE-tee (/təˈhiːti/ in IPA).

How do you use “Tahiti” in a sentence?

Here is “Tahiti” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon on a beach in Tahiti.”

What part of speech is “Tahiti”?

“Tahiti” is a name.

Is “Tahiti” a common word?

“Tahiti” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Tahiti” have?

“Tahiti” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the largest island of French Polynesia, in the South Pacific.

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