MELANESIAN

Melanesian

(adjective) of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Mel`a*ne"sian, a. Etym: [Gr. Melanesia was so called from the dark complexion of the natives.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Melanesia.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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