🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Polynésie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Polynésie

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Polynesia/ˌpɒlɪˈniːʒə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La Polynésie est célèbre pour ses plages magnifiques."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A group of islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean, including Hawaii, New Zealand, and Easter Island.

    "Polynesia is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning natural landscapes."
  2. 2

    The region characterized by a large number of islands and diverse cultures, languages, and traditions.

    "The cultures of Polynesia are diverse, with each island having its own unique traditions."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Polynesia' originates from the Greek words 'poly' meaning 'many' and 'nesoi' meaning 'islands'. It was first used in the early 19th century to describe a vast region in the Pacific Ocean comprising numerous islands.

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