polynesian

• Relatif à la Polynésie, à ses habitants ou à leurs langues.

Relating to Polynesia, its people, or their languages.

1. Relating to PolynesiaB2formal

   Of or pertaining to the islands of Polynesia, their inhabitants, or their cultural traditions.

   polynésien (relatif à la Polynésie)

   • The Polynesian islands are known for their stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
   • Polynesian navigation techniques were remarkably advanced for their time.
   • The museum has a fascinating collection of Polynesian artifacts.

• Nom désignant un habitant ou une habitante de la Polynésie, ou une branche des langues austronésiennes parlées de Madagascar au centre de l'océan Pacifique.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Polynesia, or the branch of the Austronesian languages spoken from Madagascar to the central Pacific.

nom propre

1. Person from PolynesiaB2formal

   A person who is a native or inhabitant of Polynesia, a subregion of Oceania comprising many islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean.

   Polynésien (habitant de la Polynésie)

   • The Polynesians are known for their rich oral traditions and navigation skills.
   • She is a proud Polynesian who grew up in New Zealand.
   • Many Polynesians have migrated to other countries for work and education.

2. Polynesian language familyC1formalscientific

   The branch of the Austronesian language family that includes languages spoken in Polynesia, such as Hawaiian, Maori, Samoan, and Tahitian.

   langues polynésiennes

   • Polynesian languages share many common words and grammatical structures.
   • He is studying the Polynesian language family for his linguistics degree.
   • The spread of Polynesian languages across the Pacific is a fascinating topic.