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adj
Belonging or relating to this subrace.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A member of a proposed subrace associated with Pacific Islanders that originated in Southeast Asia and spread throughout the Pacific in ancient times. It is said to have distinct characteristics due to founder effect and genetic drift.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: historical
Topics: anthropology, human-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: Polynesian
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Polynesia + -id.
