Ta·hi·ti (t -h  t) An island of the southern Pacific Ocean in the Windward group of the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It was first settled by Polynesians in the 14th century. Gaugin's best-known works were painted here. |
Tahiti [təˈhiːtɪ]
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(Placename) an island in the S Pacific, in the Windward group of the Society Islands: the largest and most important island in French Polynesia; became a French protectorate in 1842 and a colony in 1880. Capital: Papeete. Pop.: 115 820 (latest est.). Area: 1005 sq. km (388 sq. miles)
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| Noun | 1. |  Tahiti - an island in the south Pacific; the most important island in French Polynesia; made famous by Robert Louis Stevenson and Paul GauguinPapeete - the capital of French Polynesia on the northwestern coast of Tahiti Society Islands - an island group of French Polynesia in the South Pacific to the east of Samoa Tahitian - a native or inhabitant of Tahiti |
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