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.

Origin of Tahitian

1
First recorded in 1815–25; Tahiti + -an

Words Nearby Tahitian

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How to use Tahitian in a sentence

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

    Adventure | Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for Tahitian

Tahitian

/ (təˈhiːtɪən, təˈhiːʃɪən) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to Tahiti or its inhabitants

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Tahiti

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