Polynesid

Polynesid

English

Etymology

From Polynesia +‎ -id.

Noun

Polynesid (plural Polynesids)

  1. (anthropology, historical) 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.
    Synonym: Polynesian

Adjective

Polynesid (comparative more Polynesid, superlative most Polynesid)

  1. (anthropology, historical) Belonging or relating to this subrace.

See also

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