Polynesian Languages

Polynesia is a subregion of Oceania known for its many islands and distinct indigenous languages. Here are examples of some Polynesian languages:

  • Futunan: Spoken in Wallis and Futuna.
  • Hawaiian: Spoken in Hawaii. Nuclear Polynesian (subgroup)
  • Maori: Māori holds a significant linguistic and cultural presence. It is an official language in New Zealand, alongside English. Nuclear Polynesian (subgroup)
  • Niuean: Spoken in Niue. Nuclear Polynesian (subgroup)
  • Rapa Nui: Spoken on Easter Island.
  • Samoan: Spoken in Samoa and American Samoa.
  • Tahitian: Spoken in French Polynesia. Nuclear Polynesian (subgroup)
  • Tokelauan: Spoken in Tokelau.
  • Tongan: Spoken in Tonga. Nuclear Polynesian (subgroup)
  • Tuvaluan: Spoken in Tuvalu.

These languages contribute to the unique cultural identities of the various Polynesian islands. Nuclear Polynesian is a subgroup within the Polynesian languages, and Tongic is a subgroup within Nuclear Polynesian.