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Definition of micronesian

micronesian

/ˌmaɪ.krəˈniː.ʒən/
mi · cro · ne · sian
Plural:Micronesians
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micronesian Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to Micronesia (either the broader subregion of Oceania in the western Pacific Ocean or the Federated States of Micronesia), its people, languages, or cultures.

Example

"Traditional Micronesian navigation relies on a deep understanding of ocean swells, wind patterns, and the stars."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Micronesia (either the Oceanic subregion in the western Pacific Ocean or the Federated States of Micronesia), or a person of Micronesian descent.

Example

"Many Micronesians maintain strong cultural ties to their home islands even when living abroad."

2

A branch of the Oceanic language family spoken across the islands of Micronesia, including languages such as Chuukese, Marshallese, Pohnpeian, and Gilbertese.

Example

"Linguists classify Micronesian as a subgroup within the broader Austronesian language family."

• Rhymes for micronesian

• Nearby Words

micrometer
micron
micronesia
micronesian
micronutrient
microorganism
micropayment

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Micronesian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/micronesian
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