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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It is often seen in males and people with White European, Pacific Islander, or Asian ancestry.2
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IgA nephropathy is diagnosed by a healthcare provider who will review medical history and perform a physical exam.
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David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Chin’s death spurred Pan-Asian American activism across the U.S., leading to the eventual founding of organizations like Asian Americans Advancing Justice in 1991 and Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate in 2020.
—Jennifer Ho, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
By using Google Translate, the platform supports Pacific Islander students in their native languages—a recognition that equity in AI readiness is critical for regions with diverse demographics.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The San Diego Foundation gave $500,000 in grants recently to nine area nonprofits for mental health services for local youths, especially in Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
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David Hampton, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025
Chin’s death spurred Pan-Asian American activism across the U.S., leading to the eventual founding of organizations like Asian Americans Advancing Justice in 1991 and Stop Asian American Pacific Islander Hate in 2020.
—Jennifer Ho, The Conversation, 22 Aug. 2025
By using Google Translate, the platform supports Pacific Islander students in their native languages—a recognition that equity in AI readiness is critical for regions with diverse demographics.
—Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
The San Diego Foundation gave $500,000 in grants recently to nine area nonprofits for mental health services for local youths, especially in Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for Pacific Islander
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“Pacific Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pacific%20Islander. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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