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South Sea Islander

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Definition of South Sea Islander

: a native or inhabitant of the tropical islands of the South Pacific : polynesian

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First Known Use of South Sea Islander

1777, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for South Sea Islander

South Sea islands + English -er

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The first known use of South Sea Islander was in 1777

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“South Sea Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20Sea%20Islander. Accessed 25 Jun. 2022.

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