marquesan

/mɑrˈkɛsɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

A native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands, a subregion of French Polynesia.

“The marquesan culture has been influenced by European and Polynesian traditions.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Marquesas Islands or their people.

“The marquesan language is a Polynesian language spoken in the Marquesas Islands.”

Synonyms

  • polynesian
  • tahitian

Antonyms

  • non-polynesian
  • non-tahitian