Reconstruction:Proto-Polynesian/fenua

This Proto-Polynesian entry contains reconstructed words and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Polynesian

Etymology

From Proto-Oceanic [Term?], from Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *banua, from Proto-Austronesian *banua.

Noun

*fenua

world

Descendants

Hawaiian: henua, honua
Maori: whenua
Rapa Nui: henua
Rarotongan: 'enua
Samoan: fanua
Tahitian: fenua

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