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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What viewers might not know is that this popular Disney character is based on real-life Polynesians who are reviving the ancient art and science of wayfinding.
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Brianna Randall, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Your guide to the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
—Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
The San Francisco arena, home to the Golden State Warriors, hosted Polynesian Heritage Night on Jan. 23 during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
—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
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Brianna Randall, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Your guide to the new Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
—Carly Caramanna, Parents, 17 Dec. 2024
The San Francisco arena, home to the Golden State Warriors, hosted Polynesian Heritage Night on Jan. 23 during a game against the Chicago Bulls.
—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
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“Polynesian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Polynesian. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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