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All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our South Pacific culture - community, hard work, perseverance, respect - contribute directly to our success.
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Meaning of "Polynesian" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POLYNESIAN

Polynesian  [ˌpɒlɪˈniːʒən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POLYNESIAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Polynesian can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES POLYNESIAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Polynesian

Polynesian is the adjective form of "Polynesia". It may refer to: ▪ Polynesians, ethnic groups ▪ Polynesian culture ▪ Polynesian mythology ▪ Polynesian languages ▪ Polynesian Leaders Group ▪ Polynesian Triangle ▪ Polynesian...

Definition of Polynesian in the English dictionary

The first definition of Polynesian in the dictionary is of or relating to Polynesia, its people, or any of their languages. Other definition of Polynesian is a member of the people that inhabit Polynesia, generally of Caucasoid features with light skin and wavy hair. Polynesian is also a branch of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages, including Māori and Hawaiian and a number of other closely related languages of the S and central Pacific.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH POLYNESIAN


adhesion
ədˈhiːʒən
Austronesian
ˌɒstrəʊˈniːʒən
cohesion
kəʊˈhiːʒən
conclusion
kənˈkluːʒən
confusion
kənˈfjuːʒən
delusion
dɪˈluːʒən
diffusion
dɪˈfjuːʒən
Ephesian
ɪˈfiːʒən
exclusion
ɪkˈskluːʒən
extrusion
ɪkˈstruːʒən
ferromagnesian
ˌfɛrəʊmæɡˈniːʒən
Friesian
ˈfriːʒən
fusion
ˈfjuːʒən
illusion
ɪˈluːʒən
inclusion
ɪnˈkluːʒən
infusion
ɪnˈfjuːʒən
inhesion
ɪnˈhiːʒən
intrusion
ɪnˈtruːʒən
lesion
ˈliːʒən
transfusion
trænsˈfjuːʒən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POLYNESIAN

Polynesia
Polynesian tattler
polyneuritis
Polynices

WORDS THAT END LIKE POLYNESIAN

Asian
Bayesian
Borgesian
Cartesian
etesian
Hobbesian
Indonesian
Jamesian
Jeevesian
Keynesian
magnesian
Malayo-Polynesian
Melanesian
Micronesian
Milesian
Neo-Melanesian
Peloponnesian
Rhodesian
Salesian
Silesian
Southern Rhodesian

Synonyms and antonyms of Polynesian in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Polynesian» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POLYNESIAN

Find out the translation of Polynesian to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Polynesian from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Polynesian» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

伯利尼西亚的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polinesio
570 millions of speakers

English

Polynesian
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Polynesian
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بُولِينِيسِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

полинезийский
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

polinésio
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পলিনেশিয়ান
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

polynésien
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Polinesia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

polynesisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポリネシアの
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

폴리네시아의
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Polinesia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thuộc quần đảo/người/tiếng Polynesia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாலிநேஷியன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉलिनेशियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Polinezya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

polinesiano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

polinezyjski
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

полінезійський
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

polinezian
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πολυνησιακός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Polinesiese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

polynesisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

polynesisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Polynesian

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYNESIAN»

The term «Polynesian» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.767 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POLYNESIAN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Polynesian

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2 QUOTES WITH «POLYNESIAN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Polynesian.
1
Troy Polamalu
All of my Polynesian counterparts in the NFL with roots in American Samoa understand how the values embedded in our South Pacific culture - community, hard work, perseverance, respect - contribute directly to our success.
2
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
My look is 'Poly'n'Asian' - part Polynesian native, part Asian warrior.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POLYNESIAN»

Discover the use of Polynesian in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Polynesian and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Polynesian Tattoo Handbook: Practical Guide to Creating ...
Practical guide to creating meaningful Polynesian tattoos.
Roberto Gemori, 2011
2
Handbook of Polynesian Mythology
An accessible, concise reference source on Polynesia's complex mythology, product of a culture little known outside its home.
Robert D. Craig, 2004
3
Dictionary of Polynesian Mythology
In this first reference guide to the mythology of these "Vikings of the Pacific," Craig reviews Polynesian legends, stories, gods, goddesses, and heroes in hundreds of alphabetical entries that succinctly describe both characters and events ...
Robert D. Craig, 1989
4
Polynesian Interconnections: Dwayne Johnson and King ...
POLYNESIAN INTERCONNECTIONS celebrate the unity of one Polynesian family related to Europeans, Asians and Aborigines Africans through their ancient heritage and genetics.
Peter Leiataua AhChing, 2007
5
Tattoos from Paradise: Traditional Polynesian Patterns
Traditional tattooing designs are depicted from the exotic Pacific Polynesian cultures of Easter Island, Hawaii, the Marquesas, New Zealand, Samoa, Tahiti and Tonga.
Mark A. Blackburn, 1999
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Vaka: Saga of a Polynesian Canoe
A novel about a great Polynesian voyaging canoe; "Takitumu"; and the people who sailed across Te Moana Nui a Kiva (the Pacific Ocean).
IPS Publications, Thomas R. A. H. Davis, 1999
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Polynesian Herbal Medicine
The aim of this book is to present a picture of past and present Polynesian medicinal plants and was produced after an extensive review of the literature on Polynesia, interviews with many Polynesian healers, and botanical collecting from ...
W. Arthur Whistler, 1992
8
The Evolution of the Polynesian Chiefdoms
A first study from an archaeological perspective of the elaborate systems of Polynesian chiefdoms presents an original account of the processes of cultural change and evolution over three millennia.
Patrick Vinton Kirch, 1989
9
Slow Love: A Polynesian Pillow Book
In Slow Love: A Polynesian Pillow Book, you will discover a more pacific, unifying approach to passion. James N. Powell's writings on Polynesian lovemaking have been warmly embraced in Japan, where they sparked the "Polynesian sex" vogue.
James N. Powell, 2008
10
Polynesian Festival
Photographer Evotia Tamua has been capturing this event for more than fifteen years and, in this photographic essay, presents her experience of young Pacific Islanders proudly enjoying and sharing their cultural heritage"--Cover.
‎2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POLYNESIAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Polynesian is used in the context of the following news items.
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Milwaukie High football is going all out with a Polynesian luau …
The Mustangs are hosting a luau, complete with Polynesian food, Polynesian dancers and live Polynesian music. JOHN DENNY - Sage Tuitele ... «Pamplin Media Group, Jul 15»
2
Steven Bochco Lists Hawaiian Hideaway
... services of high-end Hawaii-based architect Hamlet Charles Bennett to custom-design a Polynesian village-inspired series of interconnected ... «Variety, Jul 15»
3
It's time to take her sailing again
After years of exhaustive repairs, the Hawai'iloa has returned to the water — and local voyagers hope the Polynesian vessel can help fill a void ... «Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
Marquesas Islands: The remote, fabled and little-visited islands of …
As our Polynesian crew unload and load cargo, a process that can take most of the day, Aranui's guides take us ashore. In the villages we ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
5
And the 2014/15 Moment of the Year is......
To the Polynesian community, I hope and pray that this is only the beginning. Young Poly athletes everywhere, you should take this as ... «Addicted to Quack, Jul 15»
6
Tahiti's most remote and romantic islands
As our Polynesian crew unload and load cargo, a process that can take most of the day, Aranui's guides take us ashore. In the villages we ... «Daily Life, Jul 15»
7
Adventures in paradise
To round off the evening, we are treated to a dazzling dance and fire-stick twirling, tied together loosely by a thread of Polynesian history. «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
8
New Zealand to play as Aotearoa
There are very few redeeming qualities of stone-iron age cultures be they polynesian, mayan or nordic. At the end of the day a person has no ... «ESPNcricinfo.com, Jul 15»
9
Billabong Pro Surfer Keala Kennelly Making A Huge Stride For …
She decided on Teahupoo, Tahiti and headed straight to the French Polynesian island for a forecasted XXL swell. After a grueling 5AM flight ... «Transworld Business, Jul 15»
10
Howard Rumsey, 97, Dies; Musician Invigorated West Coast Jazz …
In the late 1940s, the Lighthouse Cafe was a struggling Polynesian-themed nightclub a block from the sand in Hermosa Beach, Calif., with a ... «New York Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Polynesian [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/polynesian>. Apr 2024 ».
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