Pacific Islander
noun
plural Pacific Islanders
: a native or a descendant of a native of one of the islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, or Polynesia in the Pacific Ocean
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Education requirements in public schools Beginning in the 2025-26 school year, Connecticut public schools will be required to add two units to their social studies curriculum: Asian American and Pacific Islander history and civics and media literacy.
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Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Farmers and ranchers must be black, Native American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, an Alaskan native, or Pacific Islander in order to participate, the stipulations said.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Over 40 percent of my district identifies as Asian-American and Pacific Islander, with the vast majority being Vietnamese.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Here’s a guide to six cultural and art-based events happening at the 2025 San Diego County Fair, listed in chronological order.
Asian & Pacific Islander Festival: Dancing, music and martial arts are all on display at the Asian and Pacific Islander Festival.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Gabby Debenedictis, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025
Farmers and ranchers must be black, Native American, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, an Alaskan native, or Pacific Islander in order to participate, the stipulations said.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
Over 40 percent of my district identifies as Asian-American and Pacific Islander, with the vast majority being Vietnamese.
—Tri Ta, Oc Register, 13 June 2025
Here’s a guide to six cultural and art-based events happening at the 2025 San Diego County Fair, listed in chronological order.
Asian & Pacific Islander Festival: Dancing, music and martial arts are all on display at the Asian and Pacific Islander Festival.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 June 2025
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“Pacific Islander.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pacific%20Islander. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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