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Melanesian

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Mel·a·ne·sian  (ml-nzhn, -shn)
adj.
Of or relating to Melanesia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
n.
1. A member of any of the indigenous peoples of Melanesia.
2. A subfamily of the Austronesian languages that includes the languages of Melanesia.
Melanesian [ˌmɛləˈniːzɪən]
adj
(Linguistics / Languages) of or relating to Melanesia, its people, or their languages
n
1. (Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Melanesia: generally Negroid with frizzy hair and small stature
2. (Linguistics / Languages) a group or branch of languages spoken in Melanesia, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
3. (Linguistics / Languages) See also Neo-Melanesian
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Adj.1.Melanesian - of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture
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Tambo is Melanesian for taboo, and is first cousin to that Polynesian word.
South Sea Tales by London, Jack View in context
In this the ancient was in nowise unlike the rest of his dark- skinned Melanesian race.
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One of his tambos (tambo being beche-de-mer and Melanesian for "taboo") was that water unavoidable must never touch his skin.
Jerry of the Islands by London, Jack View in context
 
 
 
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