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Polynesid

The English word “Polynesid” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. 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.

adjective

  1. Belonging or relating to this subrace.

Etymology

From Polynesia + -id.

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