Tahitian

noun

Ta·​hi·​tian tə-ˈhē-shən How to pronounce Tahitian (audio)
1
: a native or inhabitant of Tahiti
2
: the Polynesian language of the Tahitians
Tahitian adjective

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Whether the noni juice is sourced from Tahitian noni fruits or Hawaiian fruits, the nutrients are basically the same. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 Scoops of Tahitian vanilla ice cream can be doused in diners’ choice of dessert wine, strawberry confiture, or chocolate and passionfruit. — Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 25 Feb. 2026 One of his wackier ideas involved Italian gondolas, grass huts and servants dressed in Tahitian clothing. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 The current president of the Tahitian Terrance HOA often refers residents to me for help. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Tahitian

Word History

First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Tahitian was in 1825

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“Tahitian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tahitian. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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