Tahitian
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6.4
- proper noun
- /təˈhiːʃən/
- Next to love-making, the Tahitians enjoyed feasting.
- Tahitian to French
Examples
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Technically, the region is an Overseas Territory; Tahitians are French citizens, enjoy universal suffrage, and elect the members of their Territorial Assembly.
Academic text (1994) -
While the desire for self-determination is strong, Tahitians recognize that the territory is economically highly dependent on France.
Academic text (1994) -
You see, to the Tahitians, a light skin was a mark of beauty.
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Before we laid ourselves down to sleep, the elder Tahitian fell on his knees and repeated a long prayer.
Academic text (1991) -
But opportunities for Tahitians to assert themselves do not often present themselves to rural Tahitians.
Academic text (1994) -
Fish came fresh caught from the sea by skilled Tahitians in large outrigger cedar pirogues.
Fiction book (1991) -
Every one of the Tahitians appeared anxious to oblige, and were naturally good-tempered and cheerful.
Academic text (1991) -
The Tahitian welcomed us with a warm smile and beautiful traditional music.
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During our visit, we learned about the Tahitian culture and their incredible dance rituals.
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The Tahitian language is rich in history and is an important aspect of their identity.
Synonyms
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4.4
A person from the islands of Polynesia
A language of the Pacific Islands spoken in Tahiti and nearby islands
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tahitian is a name taken from the island Tahiti, used for both people from the island and for their language. So a Tahitian is either a person of Tahiti or the language they speak.