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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Standing at 6’7, Mane openly talks about his broad build– all thanks to his Samoan genetics, parenthood, and connection to his culture. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 Gabbard, who is Samoan American, in 2020 became the first woman of color to win a delegate to the Democratic National Convention since Shirley Chisholm in 1972. Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 May 2025 My mom, who actually is the Samoan one in my family, got really into making quinceañera cakes during the early ‘90s. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025 Now, though a title hangs in the balance, blood is seemingly thicker than leather for the Samoan superstar. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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