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.