Tahitian

[ tuh-hee-shuhn, -tee-uhn, tah- ]

adjective

of or relating to Tahiti, its inhabitants, or their language.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Tahiti.
the Polynesian language of Tahiti.

Origin of Tahitian

First recorded in 1815–25; Tahiti + -an

Words Nearby Tahitian

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How to use Tahitian in a sentence

Split one Tahitian vanilla bean lengthwise and place in heatproof bottle.
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The Tahitian never quite understands the white man who consorts with the French officials, although many do.
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There is a special word in the Tahitian language to signify hungering after fish.
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They were soon followed by a whale boat with a Tahitian native teacher, a Futuma man, and a crew of Anaiteans.
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The surgeon hastened to interfere, but for a long time the poor Tahitian refused to be comforted.
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“He saved my life, the beggar,” Tudor explained, as the Tahitian strode away and with heavy softness of foot went down the steps.
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British Dictionary definitions for Tahitian

Tahitian

/ (təˈhiːtɪən, təˈhiːʃɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Tahiti or its inhabitants

noun

a native or inhabitant of Tahiti

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