Tahiti

[ tuh-hee-tee, tah- ]

noun

1. the principal island of the Society Islands, in the southern Pacific. 402 sq. mi. (1,041 sq. km). : Papeete.

Tahiti

/ təˈhiːtɪ /

noun

1. an island in the S Pacific, in the Windward group of the Society Islands: the largest and most important island in French Polynesia; became a French protectorate in 1842 and a colony in 1880. Capital: Papeete. Pop: 169 674 (2002). Area: 1005 sq km (388 sq miles)

Tahiti

1. Largest island of French Polynesia , located in the south Pacific Ocean .

Notes

Attracted by the Polynesian culture and spectacular climate and scenery, both Paul Gauguin and Robert Louis Stevenson lived in Tahiti and expressed its romantic allure through their works.

Example Sentences

He postponed all ongoing projects, canceled his scheduled appearances and flew to Tahiti.

From Los Angeles Times

The former West Brom and Leeds forward also has a goal for New Zealand this term, in a 3-0 win over Tahiti.

From BBC

Jost “had a great time, and everyone was thrilled with his coverage from Tahiti,” a source familiar with NBC’s Olympics coverage said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The 22-year-old was born and raised in Tahiti, the island where the competition took place to take advantage of its legendary Teahupo’o wave.

From BBC

Marks, 22, narrowly missed out on bronze at Tokyo 2020 but clinched the women's title in Tahiti.

From BBC