The indigenous inhabitants of Melanesia; any of the Pacific peoples of Melanesia. The Melanesian languages belong to the Austronesian family. The most important language is Fjian (200,000 speakers),... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20688
Mel`a·ne'sian adjective [ Greek me`las , -anos , black + ... island. Melanesia was so called from the dark complexion of the natives.] Of or pertaining to Melanesia. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/M/43
The indigenous inhabitants of Melanesia; any of the Pacific peoples of Melanesia. The Melanesian languages belong to the Austronesian family Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21221