Polynesian
noun
Poly·ne·sian
ˌpä-lə-ˈnē-zhən 
-shən
-shən
1
: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia
2
: a group of Austronesian languages spoken in Polynesia
Polynesian
adjective
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Others, like Polynesian Resort, offer unique activities, like an electric water pageant, and fishing, which is offered at The Wilderness Lodge.
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 May 2025
Most celebrated is the work of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
—The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Key ingredients: Vitamin C, French Polynesian kopara Size: 1.9 fl.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 May 2025
McMillan was born in Hawaii and was named Polynesian College Football Player of the Year by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 16 May 2025
Most celebrated is the work of the Polynesian Voyaging Society.
—The Conversation, 14 May 2025
Key ingredients: Vitamin C, French Polynesian kopara Size: 1.9 fl.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 8 May 2025
McMillan was born in Hawaii and was named Polynesian College Football Player of the Year by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Polynesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polynesian. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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Polynesian
noun
Poly·ne·sian
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnē-zhən
-shən
-shən
1
: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of Polynesia
2
: a group of languages spoken in Polynesia
Polynesian
adjective
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