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  1. Polynesians - Wikipedia

    The Polynesian spread of colonization of the Pacific throughout the so-called Polynesian Triangle. Polynesians, including Samoans, Tongans, Niueans, Cook Islands Māori, Tahitian Mā'ohi, Hawaiian …

  2. Polynesian culture | History, People, Religion, Traditions, & Facts ...

    Dec 11, 2025 · Polynesian culture, the beliefs and practices of the indigenous peoples of the ethnogeographic group of Pacific islands known as Polynesia, which encompasses a huge triangular …

  3. Who Are The Polynesian People? - WorldAtlas

    Apr 25, 2017 · Various ethnic Austronesian groups that speak Polynesian languages are referred to as the Polynesian people.

  4. Polynesia - New World Encyclopedia

    Polynesia (from the Greek words meaning "many islands") is a large grouping of over one thousand islands scattered over the central and southern Pacific Ocean. The term "Polynesia" was coined by …

  5. Smarthistory – Polynesia, an introduction

    Today, Polynesian culture continues to develop and change, partly in response to colonialism. Whilst traditional methods and techniques continue to be employed by skilled carvers and weavers, other …

  6. Polynesian Countries 2026 - World Population Review

    List of Polynesian countries, a region in the central and southern Pacific Ocean consisting of over a thousand islands.

  7. POP Cultures: People of Polynesia - Guampedia

    POP Cultures: People of Polynesia Map of Polynesia Table of Contents Share This Quick facts Pronunciation: PAHL-uh-nee-zhunsLocation: Pacific Ocean, generally within the Polynesian Triangle, …

  8. Polynesians - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion ...

    Polynesians - Introduction, Location, Language, Folklore, Religion, Major holidays, Rites of passage Mauritania to Nigeria

  9. Who Are The Polynesian People? - Nesian Kulture

    Jun 9, 2024 · Learn about the Polynesian people, their origins, cultural practices, and contemporary life. Discover the unique characteristics of Polynesian societies and their rich history. All credits to World …

  10. What is Polynesia? | Exploratorium

    But from our perspective this ocean is not what separates us; it’s what connects us. Kaimana Barcarse, Navigator-in-training Polynesia—from the Greek for "many islands"—is a collection of over 1,000 …