Tahitian

[ tuh-hee-shuhn, -tee-uhn, tah- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Tahiti, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Tahiti.
2. the Polynesian language of Tahiti.

Tahitian

/ təˈhiːtɪən; təˈhiːʃɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Tahiti or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Tahiti

Word History and Origins

Origin of Tahitian¹

First recorded in 1815–25; Tahiti + -an

Example Sentences

Split one Tahitian vanilla bean lengthwise and place in heatproof bottle.

From The Daily Beast

The Tahitian never quite understands the white man who consorts with the French officials, although many do.

From Project Gutenberg

There is a special word in the Tahitian language to signify hungering after fish.

From Project Gutenberg

They were soon followed by a whale boat with a Tahitian native teacher, a Futuma man, and a crew of Anaiteans.

From Project Gutenberg

The surgeon hastened to interfere, but for a long time the poor Tahitian refused to be comforted.

From Project Gutenberg

“He saved my life, the beggar,” Tudor explained, as the Tahitian strode away and with heavy softness of foot went down the steps.

From Project Gutenberg