WHAT DOES SAMOAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of Samoan in the English dictionary
The first definition of Samoan in the dictionary is of or relating to Samoa, its people, or their language. Other definition of Samoan is a member of the people that inhabit Samoa. Samoan is also the language of Samoa, belonging to the Polynesian family of languages.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SAMOAN»
The term «Samoan» is very widely used and occupies the
20.196 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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4 QUOTES WITH «SAMOAN»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
Samoan.
That's a traditional Samoan dance. I was lucky that I was able to fly my cousins, who are professional dancers, up from Hawaii and they were able to be in the movie with me. We had a great time.
I have developed a Samoan mentality. You have to be a gentleman everywhere but on the field.
Playing football and rugby is the Samoan sport. It's part of the conversation at church. It's part of the conversation in their barbershops, in the grocery stores. It's what everyone is aware of and familiar with. They take a lot of pride in the beating you can take in the course of that sport.
For dinner I want real sushi - not the Americanized kind. My parents are American Samoan so I don't go for any of those rolls. I'll have raw prawn or sea urchin or octopus. I love it.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SAMOAN»
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Samoan in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
Samoan and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
This is an engaging autobiographical account of a young American woman's life in her Samoan husband's native home.
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Gagana S_moa: A
Samoan Language Coursebook
Gagana Sāmoa is a modern Sāmoan language resource.
Galumalemana Afeleti L. Hunkin, 2009
3
Samoan Medical Belief and Practice
This comprehensive study of Samoan medicine explores why traditional Samoan medical beliefs and treatments, in the hands of skilled practitioners, continue to flourish alongside Western medical practice.
Cluny Macpherson, La'avasa Macpherson, 1990
This book is part of the Island Alphabet Books series, which features languages and childrens' artwork from the U.S.-affiliated Pacific.
This volume presents a contemporary survey of art in Samoa, drawing on the extensive research base that exists and reintroducing this information in a refreshing and accessible text with extensive illustrations.
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The Samoa Islands: An Outline of a Monograph With Particular ...
Of particular importance to Samoans are the original documents containing ceremonial greetings and genealogical pedigrees. All Samoan language texts have been retained in this edition.
7
Nafanua: Saving the
Samoan Rain Forest
Paul Cox describes his research and adventures in Samoa, work that led to him being hailed by TIME magazine as a hero of medicine and awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize.
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A Grammar and Dictionary of the
Samoan Language
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
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Under a Bright
Samoan Sun
This series of essays and first-person accounts, penned with love and objectivity, is must reading for those who enjoy watching from the sidelines how traditional village life can blend with strong commitments to living gospel principles. ...
10
From Grammar to Politics: Linguistic Anthropology in a ...
Alessandro Duranti explores the way traditional oratory in a Samoan village is shaped by the needs of the political process and shows how language insulates ceremonial speakers from the perils of everyday confrontation.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SAMOAN»
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Samoan is used in the context of the following news items.
Canada ready for Samoan rugby bookends
Rugby captains Alesana Tuilagi (left) of Samoa and Tyler Ardron of Canada pose at a media availability for the Pacific Nations Cup in Toronto, Monday, July 27, ... «Hamilton Spectator, Jul 15»
Samoan PM: We lost $1.5m hosting All Blacks
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key sits with Samoan Prime Minister Tuilaepa Lupesoliai Sailele Malielegaoi during the historic test. Photo / Getty Images. «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
Memorable scenes from Samoa created by the All Blacks' visit must …
Samoan fans celebrate during the All Blacks versus Manu Samoa rugby union ... All feature flags, village colours and tributes to Manu Samoa and the All Blacks. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
Apia abuzz as Samoa prepares for the All Blacks test
Anticipation is building ahead of the All Blacks' arrival on Monday evening. One of the biggest occasions since Samoan independence in 1962 is almost here. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
American Samoan plaintiffs continue push for US citizenship after …
The government of American Samoa had filed briefs against the petition, arguing the granting of US citizenship to the island's residents would threaten the ... «ABC Online, Jun 15»
Sale Sharks swoop to sign Samoan back-row star TJ Ioane
Sale have moved to bolster their squad for the second half of the campaign by signing Samoan international TJ Ioane who has joined the Sharks with immediate ... «Manchester Evening News, Jan 15»
Samoa team deny prime minister's claim that union dispute is resolved
Daniel Leo Samoa lock Daniel Leo wins a lineout against England at Twickenham. The Samoan players are in dispute with their union. Photograph: Paul ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»
England v Samoa: Tourists rule out strike at Twickenham
The match was put in doubt when the Samoan players contacted the IRB last month to voice their concerns about the administration of their national association. «BBC Sport, Nov 14»
Samoa needs help from heavens to beat Kiwis
The Samoan league team say their Kiwi counterparts are the strongest they have been in years and "only the wind or the weather" will stop them at Toll Stadium ... «Stuff.co.nz, Oct 14»
Samoan players investigated after incident
UNDER FIRE: Samoa and North Queensland Cowboys centre Tautau Moga, right, was reportedly arrested following an incident in Brisbane at the weekend. «Stuff.co.nz, Oct 14»
