Definition of Austronesian

Adjective: Austronesian  ,os-tru'nee-zhun or ,os-tru'nee-zee-un

1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Austronesia or its people or culture

Noun: Austronesian  ,os-tru'nee-zhun or ,os-tru'nee-zee-un

1. The family of languages spoken in Australia and Formosa and Malaysia and Polynesia
   - Austronesian language
    
2. A native or inhabitant of Austronesia

See also:
Austronesia
Austrotaxus