tongan

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Adjective tongan has 1 sense

Tongan - of or relating to the island monarchy of Tonga or its people; "Tongan beaches"

Noun tongan has 1 sense

Tongan - a native or inhabitant of Tonga
--₁ is a kind of Polynesian
--₁ is a member of Tonga, Kingdom of Tonga, Friendly Islands

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Tongan

Definition

Tongan refers to the culture, language, or people from Tonga, a Polynesian kingdom in the South Pacific Ocean.

Part of Speech

Adjective, noun

Sense 1

Related to or originating from Tonga.

Example sentence:

The Tongan dance troupe showcased their traditional moves during the cultural festival.

Sense 2

A person from Tonga.

Example sentence:

The Tongan greeted us with a warm smile as we arrived at the airport.

Sense 3

The Polynesian language spoken in Tonga.

Example sentence:

Learning Tongan can be a rewarding experience as it connects you to the rich heritage of the people.