polynesia

Thân thiện

A map shows the many islands of Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A subregion of Oceania: Polynesia is a collection of over 1,000 islands scattered across the central and southern Pacific Ocean, forming a distinct cultural and geographic area.
   • A cultural region: It refers to the area inhabited by the Polynesian people, who share related languages, customs, and ancestral heritage.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Hawaii, New Zealand, and Tahiti are all part of Polynesia.
  • The traditional navigation techniques of Polynesia are renowned worldwide.
  • They studied the migration patterns across Polynesia.

Advanced Usage

• "The Polynesia region": Used to specify the geographic area explicitly.

  • The anthropology course focuses on the cultures of the Polynesia region.

• "Across Polynesia": Indicates something occurring throughout the subregion.

  • Similar creation myths are found across Polynesia.

Variants and Related Words

• Polynesian (adj): Of or relating to Polynesia, its people, or their cultures.

  • Polynesian languages include Māori and Hawaiian.

• Polynesian (n): A member of any of the indigenous peoples of Polynesia.

  • The Polynesians were master navigators.

Synonyms

• The Polynesian Islands: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the island nature of the region.
• The Polynesian Triangle: A more specific term referring to the area delineated by Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island.

Related Phrases

• "The islands of Polynesia": A common phrase to describe the constituent parts.
  • The islands of Polynesia are known for their stunning beauty.

Related Terms

• Oceania: The broader geographic region encompassing Polynesia, as well as Melanesia and Micronesia.
• Austronesian: Referring to the large language family that includes Polynesian languages.

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Noun

1. the islands in the eastern part of Oceania

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