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Melanesian

Mel·a·ne·sian [ mèllə n'n ] (plural Mel·a·ne·sians)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. group of Pacific island languages: a group of Austronesian languages, including Fijian, spoken in Melanesia. Native speakers: 300,000.

2. somebody from Melanesia: a member of any people living on the islands of Melanesia


Mel·a·ne·sian adjective
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