Pacific Islander
noun
plural Pacific Islanders
: a native or a descendant of a native of one of the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean
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There are more than 700 Asian American and Pacific Islander-owned businesses in California.
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Gillette, Oribe, Clarins and Eadem were standouts in terms of Asian American and Pacific Islander representation.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Panda Fest Take part in a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with over 80 local and national vendors serving over 200 dishes.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The majority populations range from Afro-Caribbean and Latino to Asian, Pacific Islander and Indigenous.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, Gillette, Oribe, Clarins and Eadem were standouts in terms of Asian American and Pacific Islander representation.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Panda Fest Take part in a vibrant celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander culture with over 80 local and national vendors serving over 200 dishes.
—Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The majority populations range from Afro-Caribbean and Latino to Asian, Pacific Islander and Indigenous.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Pacific Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pacific%20Islander. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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