Pacific Islander

[ puh-sif-ik ahy-luhn-der ]

noun

1. a member or descendant of the Indigenous people of the Pacific Islands.
2. (loosely) a native or inhabitant of the Pacific islands.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pacific Islander¹

First recorded in 1795–1800

Example Sentences

Deaths in women increased two-and-a-half times, while Asian and Pacific Islander communities experienced the steepest rise of 2.4 times.

From Science Daily

In Tuesday’s election, Asian Pacific Islander candidates are running against Latino opponents to replace Carrillo in the 52nd Assembly District and Santiago in the 54th.

From Los Angeles Times

Hoang Nguyen, who chairs the Asian Pacific Islander caucus of the California Young Democrats, also has been tracking the Eastside contests.

From Los Angeles Times

The Asian Pacific Islander Leadership PAC also has sent multiple mailers on her behalf, including one featuring a woman holding a sign with the message “Stop Asian Hate.”

From Los Angeles Times

California officials said they are also concerned about rising rates of maternal mortality among Latinos and Asian/Pacific Islander communities in the state.

From Los Angeles Times