Samoan

noun

Sa·​mo·​an sə-ˈmō-ən How to pronounce Samoan (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Samoa
2
: the Polynesian language of the Samoans
Samoan adjective

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The watch’s dial draws direct inspiration from Johnson’s tribal-inspired tattoo, which pays homage to his Samoan roots and also serves as a link to his Moana 2 character, Maui. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024 This led to a Samoan Spike on Reigns for a nearfall. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Gabbard has already broken barriers in her political career as the first Hindu member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the first American Samoan elected to Congress. Maya Homan, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024 The Samoan government reinstated the program, following an investigation. Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Samoan 

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Samoan was in 1839

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“Samoan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Samoan. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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