Samoan

[ suh-moh-uhn ]

adjective

1. pertaining to Samoa or its Polynesian people.

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samoan¹

First recorded in 1840–50; Samo(a) + -an

Example Sentences

One year later, a measles outbreak infected 57,000 Samoans and killed 83 of them, including children.

From Salon

Now that shy Samoan boy who watched Marcus and Tua captivate the Samoan community is poised to step into a place of similar cultural significance.

From Los Angeles Times

As the first Samoan, Malaysian, Low-IQ former California prosecutor ever to be elected president.

From Salon

The tweet included a few words in Samoan which loosely translated as "looking forward to meeting the Samoan people".

From BBC

Perhaps the prince could have borrowed some moves from his father's impressive display of Samoan dancing at a recent reception.

From BBC