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Tahitian

Tahitian

1 5.6
A person who lives on Tahiti or comes from Tahiti
  • noun
  • /təˈhiːʃən/
: tahitiano
  • Many Tahitians continue to practice traditional crafts and dances.

Examples

  • The Tahitian people are known for their hospitality.

  • She met a Tahitian artist at the festival.

  • She learned about Tahitian history and culture during her visit.

  • The Tahitian greeted us warmly when we arrived on the island.

  • The Tahitian welcomed us with a traditional dance upon our arrival.

  • During the festival, many Tahitians showcased their unique art and music.

  • The hospitality of the Tahitians is well-known among visitors to the island.

Synonyms

Polynesian
vsTahitian
4 4.4

A person from the islands of Polynesia

is someone from one island in the central South Pacific rather than the wider region

Compounds

Tahitian language
8.2

A language of the Pacific Islands spoken in Tahiti and nearby islands

Surface Forms

Tahitian singular
Tahitian plural

Morphology

Tahitian = Tahiti (transparent) = Tahiti + an

Standard demonym/adjectival formation from the place name 'Tahiti' using the productive suffix '-an', meaning is directly derived.

Etymology

Tahitian comes from the name of the island Tahiti in the South Pacific, part of French Polynesia. So a Tahitian is a person who is 'from Tahiti' or who belongs to that island.