Marquesan

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Mar·que·san

(mär-kā′zən, -sən)

a. A native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands.

b. A person of Marquesan ancestry.

2. The Austronesian language of the Marquesans.

adj.

Of or relating to the Marquesas Islands or their people, language, or culture.

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Marquesan

(mɑːˈkeɪzən; -sən)

adj

1. (Peoples) of or relating to the Marquesas Islands or their inhabitants

2. (Placename) of or relating to the Marquesas Islands or their inhabitants

(Peoples) a native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands

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