French Polynesia: Meaning and Definition of

French' Polyne'sia

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  1. a French overseas territory in the S Pacific, including the Society Islands, Marquesas Islands, and other scattered island groups. 119,168; 1544 sq. mi. (4000 sq. km). Cap.: Papeete. Formerly,
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