Samoan
(noun)
səˈmoʊən
Definitions
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a member of a Polynesian people native to Samoa.
A heart that beats in rhythm with the ocean's song, a child of the sun-kissed isles where tales of ancestors dance upon the breeze.Example: The Samoan people have a rich cultural heritage.
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the Polynesian language spoken by the Samoan people.
A melodious tongue that weaves the tapestry of memory, echoing the whispers of the waves and the laughter of ancestral spirits.Example: She has been learning Samoan to connect with her ancestors.
Origin
mid 19th century: from the name of the island group Samoa + -an.
Synonyms
Samoan language, Samoa native