Samoan

noun

Sa·​mo·​an sə-ˈmō-ən How to pronounce Samoan (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Samoa
2
: the Polynesian language of the Samoans
Samoan adjective

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Now, though a title hangs in the balance, blood is seemingly thicker than leather for the Samoan superstar. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The incredible rise of Samoa’s first female Prime Minister-elect, and the man still standing in her way The rolling power cuts have also led to panic buying of candles, flashlights and lamps – leading to price gouging in some areas, according to local outlet, the Samoan Observer. Todd Symons, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025 That means that with SmackDown lacking other clear opponents for the Samoan stalwart, one of the hottest stars in WWE could be left off WrestleMania 41 altogether. Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Stephanie then enjoys some traditional Samoan cuisine alongside the family, including a unique delicacy. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Samoan

Word History

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Samoan was in 1839

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“Samoan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Samoan. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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