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Fijian

[fee-jee-uhn, fi-jee-uhn]

adjective

  1. of or relating to Fiji, its people, or their language.



noun

  1. a native of the Fiji Islands.

  2. the Austronesian language spoken by the Fijians.

Fijian

/ fiːˈdʒiːən /

noun

  1. a member of the indigenous people of mixed Melanesian and Polynesian descent inhabiting Fiji

  2. the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Fiji or its inhabitants

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Flying wing Francesca McGhie scored twice to take her World Cup try tally to five, but it was not all straightforward as vintage Fijian flair and power kept the contest interesting.

From BBC

Fijian tails were up until Orr pounced on a loose ball to turn defence into attack.

From BBC

If Fiji pull off what would be a stunning win, Wales would take on the Fijians next Saturday in Exeter with a chance of going through.

From BBC

It is the first game of its kind, a celebration of First Nations, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian and Cook Island culture.

From BBC

Eight endangered Fijian iguanas have arrived at their new home at the San Diego Zoo.

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