Polynesid
adjEtymology From Polynesia + -id.
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Anthropology, Human sciences, Sciences Historical Belonging or relating to this subrace.
- Related terms
- Melanesid, Pacifid, Proto-Mongoloid
Polynesid
nounEtymology From Polynesia + -id.
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Anthropology, Human sciences, Sciences Historical A member of a proposed subrace associated with Pacific Islanders that originated in Southeast Asia and spread throughout the Pacific in ancient times. It is said to have distinct characteristics due to founder effect and genetic drift.