Melanesian

Melanesian
Of or relating to Melanesia.
2. noun
A Melanesian person.
See Also: Melanesia

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  • Melanesian — Mel a*ne sian, prop. a. [Gr. me las, me lanos, black + ? island. Melanesia was so called from the dark complexion of the natives.] Of or pertaining to Melanesia. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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