Polynesian Meaning in English

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Definition

Relating to Polynesia, its people, cultures, or languages; also refers to a person from Polynesia.

Usage & Nuances

'Polynesian' can be an adjective or noun. It's usually capitalized. As an adjective, it describes things related to the region or its people, such as 'Polynesian culture.' As a noun, it refers to people from Polynesia. Avoid confusing it with 'Pacific Islander,' which is broader.

• Spanish: polinesio - polinesia (persona/origen)
• Portuguese (BR): polinésio - polinésia (pessoa/origem)
• Portuguese (PT): polinésio - polinésia (pessoa/origem)
• Chinese (Simplified): 波利尼西亚的 - 波利尼西亚人
• Chinese (Traditional): 玻里尼西亞的 - 玻里尼西亞人
• Hindi: पॉलिनेशियन
• Arabic: بولينيزي
• Bengali: পলিনেশীয়
• Russian: полинезийский - полинезиец - полинезийка
• Japanese: ポリネシアの - ポリネシア人
• Vietnamese: Polynesia - người Polynesia
• Korean: 폴리네시아의 - 폴리네시아인
• Turkish: Polinezyalı - Polinezya'ya ait
• Urdu: پولینیشین
• Indonesian: Polynesia - orang Polynesia

Example Sentences

Many Polynesian traditions involve singing and dancing at celebrations.

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The museum has an amazing collection of Polynesian art.

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She is proud of her Polynesian heritage.

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The Polynesian language group includes many languages.

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He learned a few Polynesian words while traveling through Tahiti.

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The Polynesian islands are in the Pacific Ocean.

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