Tahitian

noun

Ta·​hi·​tian tə-ˈhē-shən 

1

: a native or inhabitant of Tahiti

2

: the Polynesian language of the Tahitians

Tahitian adjective

Examples of Tahitian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It was planted in the early 1960s for the opening of the Tahitian Terrace that eventually became Aladdin’s Oasis and then Tropical Hideaway. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026

The 100 easy and approachable recipes span breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert—think Tahitian Noodle Sandwich and Milk Chocolate Sorbet—plus most come together in under 30 minutes. — Sheela Prakash, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

Qantas and the Tahitian Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's requests for comment. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026

The current president of the Tahitian Terrance HOA often refers residents to me for help. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1