polynesian Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of Polynesia
  2. noun the branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific
    Malayo-Polynesian.
  3. adjective of or relating to Polynesia or its people or culture

WordNet


Pol`y*ne"sian adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Polynesia (the islands of the eastern and central Pacific), or to the Polynesians.

Webster 1913