Polynesian

noun

Poly·ne·sian ˌpä-lə-ˈnē-zhən

-shən

: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia

: a group of Austronesian languages spoken in Polynesia

Polynesian adjective

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Garcinia Cambogia Garcinia cambogia is a fruit-bearing tree found throughout Asia, Africa, and the Polynesian Islands. —

Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 20 Nov. 2024 The Mouse House has partnered with National Geographic Pristine Seas and Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) to celebrate the explorer and Moana in all of us and answer the call to protect our oceans together. —

Katcy Stephan, Variety, 19 Nov. 2024 French Polynesian, Peruvian, Australian and other national flags flew from boats near the waves. —

CBS News, 6 Aug. 2024 Additionally, the parade has featured Irish, Colombian, Polynesian, Brazilian, South Asia, Korean, Puerto Rican, Caribbean, Chinese, Indonesian, Peruvian, LGTBQ+ organizations and more. —

Sharene Shariatzadeh, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Polynesian