Marshallese
Americannoun
plural
Marshallese-
a native or inhabitant of the Marshall Islands, especially a member of a Micronesian people native to these Islands.
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the Polynesian language of the Marshall Islands.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Marshallese
First recorded in 1940–45; Marshall (Islands) + -ese
Example Sentences
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He said he understood Marshallese President David Kabua would also attend.
From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2023
The nation has since revealed its first football shirt, which it is hoped the Marshallese players will wear during their inaugural match by July or August 2024.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2023
Another recent study found pollution in fish, including high levels of mercury and lead, surrounding several Marshallese atolls.
From Salon • Sep. 2, 2023
Uranium mining and atmospheric testing caused cancer among groups that included residents of New Mexico, Marshallese communities and members of the Navajo Nation.
From Scientific American • Jul. 27, 2023
In 1987 the US Government provided grants of $40 million out of the Marshallese budget of $55 million.
From The 1994 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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