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

The Fa’afaine community, deemed a third category of sex, allow individuals to explore their femininity without being persecuted by Samoan law.

From Washington Blade

I have always admired and loved figs, but in this case, one emergent Samoan fig literally saved the trees of an entire island.

From Nautilus

I think that if you look at, as one example, the Samoan community.

From Voice of San Diego

He took a Samoan lawyer with him, Oscar Zeta Acosta, and he took him because he thought he would be responsible.

From The Daily Beast

She's the first American Samoan in Congress, born in Leloaloa, American Samoa.

From The Daily Beast

At the ripe age of 31, supporters say, the Samoan-born, home-schooled Gabbard is ready for the challenge.

From The Daily Beast

“An eight-grade girl told 12-year-old Willow that her Samoan brothers were going to gang-rape her,” said Bristol.

From The Daily Beast

It is a remark that has often been made by visitors: you never see a Samoan run, except at Vailima.

From Project Gutenberg

You might, if you ever answer this, give me your opinion on the origin of the Samoan race, just to complete the favour.

From Project Gutenberg

I had never seen the Samoan mask of reserve 433 laid aside before, and it touched me more than anything else.

From Project Gutenberg

It was even daring—I assure you one of the chiefs looked like a fiend at my description of Samoan warfare.

From Project Gutenberg

The Samoan home meant much pleasure to its owner, but it entailed keen anxiety also.

From Project Gutenberg