Pacific Islander
Americannoun
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a member or descendant of the Indigenous people of the Pacific Islands.
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(loosely) a native or inhabitant of the Pacific islands.
Etymology
Origin of Pacific Islander
First recorded in 1795–1800
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, in Nevada, where Hispanic, African Americans, and Asian and Pacific-Islander voters made up 35 percent of the Democratic electorate in 2008, Sanders is gaining ground.
From Washington Post • Feb. 11, 2016
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