Polynesian
noun
Poly·ne·sian
ˌpä-lə-ˈnē-zhən 
-shən
-shən
1
: a member of any of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia
2
: a group of Austronesian languages spoken in Polynesia
Polynesian
adjective
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The San Francisco arena, home to the Golden State Warriors, hosted Polynesian Heritage Night on Jan. 23 during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
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Nanki Kaur, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort has a new addition called the Island Tower.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Just as the ancient Egyptians moved southward to expand their empires and Polynesians voyaged into uncharted waters, today’s leaders must navigate uncertainty and complexity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Highlights include Polynesian Islands’ music, food and entertainment.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Nanki Kaur, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2025
Walt Disney World's Polynesian Village Resort has a new addition called the Island Tower.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Just as the ancient Egyptians moved southward to expand their empires and Polynesians voyaged into uncharted waters, today’s leaders must navigate uncertainty and complexity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Highlights include Polynesian Islands’ music, food and entertainment.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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Polynesian
noun
Poly·ne·sian
ˌpäl-ə-ˈnē-zhən
-shən
-shən
1
: a member of any of the Indigenous peoples of Polynesia
2
: a group of languages spoken in Polynesia
Polynesian
adjective
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