Marquesan
[ mahr-key-zuhn, -suhn ]
/ mɑrˈkeɪ zən, -sən /
noun
a Polynesian native of the Marquesas Islands.
the Polynesian language of the Marquesas Islands.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of the Marquesas Islands, the Marquesans, or their language.
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Origin of Marquesan
First recorded in 1790–1800; Marques(as Islands) + -an
Words nearby Marquesan
Marprelate, Marq., Marquand, marque, marquee, Marquesan, Marquesas Islands, marquess, marquessate, marquetry, Marquette
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British Dictionary definitions for Marquesan
Marquesan
/ (mɑːˈkeɪzən, -sən) /
adjective
of or relating to the Marquesas Islands or their inhabitants
noun
a native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands
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