melanesian
/ˌmɛləˈniʒən/
noun
- A person from Melanesia.
- The festival brought together Melanesians from different islands.
- He is a Melanesian who grew up in Papua New Guinea.
- Many Melanesians live in coastal villages and rely on fishing.
adjective
- Relating to Melanesia, its people, or their languages.
- The Melanesian islands include Fiji, Vanuatu, and the Solomon Islands.
- They learned about Melanesian customs during their trip to the Pacific.
- She is studying Melanesian art and its traditional patterns.