Etymograph

English

Polynesid

From Polynesia + -id.

Formed from Polynesia + -id

French Polynésie

English Polynesia

Today it means

noun 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.

Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.

Etymograph / Polynesid