Marshallese

American  

[mahr-shuh-leez, -lees] / ˌmɑr ʃəˈliz, -ˈlis /

noun

plural

Marshallese

1. a native or inhabitant of the Marshall Islands, especially a member of a Micronesian people native to these Islands.

2. the Polynesian language of the Marshall Islands.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Marshall Islands, their inhabitants, or their language.

Etymology

Origin of Marshallese

First recorded in 1940–45; Marshall (Islands) + -ese

Example Sentences

He said that 60 people had stayed behind to assess the damage and restore basic services, as well as to provide water and fuel to the nearby island of Enniburr, where the base’s Marshallese workers live.

From New York Times

He said he understood Marshallese President David Kabua would also attend.

From Reuters

He said the grant assistance would go to areas such as education, healthcare, environment and infrastructure, and added: "In terms of trust fund, the money, where it goes to, the new trust-fund money is determined by the Marshallese government."

From Reuters

The nation has since revealed its first football shirt, which it is hoped the Marshallese players will wear during their inaugural match by July or August 2024.

From BBC

Marshall Islands President David Kabua told the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York his country wanted to continue its free association with the United States but Washington "must realize that the Marshallese people require that the nuclear issue will be addressed."

From Reuters