vahine

/vɑhi.ne/

Definitions

1. noun

a Polynesian woman, especially a Tahitian woman, or a term used to refer to a woman in general in Polynesian cultures

“The artist’s vahine model was the subject of his latest painting.”

2. proper noun

a specific name of a Polynesian woman or a geographic location

“The vahine island of Bora Bora is a popular tourist destination.”

Synonyms

  • Island woman
  • Polynesian woman
  • Tahitian woman

Antonyms

  • European woman