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Look up Samoan or samoan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Samoan may refer to: Something of, from, or related to the Samoan Islands, an archipelago
Samoan
Island country in the Pacific Ocean
settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a Samoan language and Samoan cultural identity. Because of the Samoans' seafaring skills
Samoa
American territory in Polynesia
undermine the Samoan culture and traditional land ownership, Samoan matai intervened and Congress halted incorporation. Instead, Samoa created its own
American_Samoa
Indigenous Polynesian people of Samoa
Samoans or Samoan people (Samoan: tagata Sāmoa) are the Indigenous Polynesian people of the Samoan Islands, an archipelago in Polynesia, who speak the
Samoans
Archipelago in the South Pacific Ocean
The Samoan Islands (Samoan: Motu o Sāmoa) are an archipelago covering 3,030 km2 (1,170 sq mi) in the central South Pacific, forming part of Polynesia and
Samoan_Islands
Polynesian language
Samoan (Gagana faʻa Sāmoa or Gagana Sāmoa, pronounced [ŋaˈŋana ˈfaʔa ˈsaːmʊa]) is a Polynesian language spoken by Samoans of the Samoan Islands. Administratively
Samoan_language
Professional wrestling family
The Anoaʻi family (Samoan: [anoˈaʔi]) is a family of professional wrestlers originating from the Samoan Islands. Family members have comprised several
Anoaʻi_family
Americans of Samoan descent or immigrants from Samoa
Samoan Americans are Americans of Samoan origin, including those who emigrated from the United States Territory of American Samoa and immigrants from
Samoan_Americans
Professional wrestling tag team
The Samoan SWAT Team was a professional wrestling tag team and stable. The original Samoan SWAT Team primarily comprised Fatu and Samu, but various iterations
Samoan_SWAT_Team
imprisonment, or both. Three Samoan flags were introduced before 1948. Paramount chief Malietoa Laupepa introduced the first Samoan national flag, a red field
Flag_of_Samoa
The traditional culture of Samoa is a communal way of life based on Fa'a Samoa, the unique socio-political culture. In Samoan culture, most activities are
Culture_of_Samoa
American professional wrestler (born 1966)
Championship Wrestling as The Samoan Savage. Fatu debuted as a professional wrestler in 1983, after being trained by the Wild Samoans. Shortly after debuting
Sam_Fatu
German colony in Oceania (1900–1920)
German Samoa, officially the Kingdom of Samoa (German: Königreich Samoa; Samoan: Malo Kaisalika), was a German protectorate from 1900 to 1920, consisting
German_Samoa
1928 book by Margaret Mead
to Samoan music and the role of dancing and singing in Samoan culture. She views these as significant because they violate the norms of what Samoans define
Coming_of_Age_in_Samoa
Men's association football team
The Samoa national football team (Samoan: Sāmoa soka au) represents Samoa in men's international football and is controlled by the Football Federation
Samoa_national_football_team
1887–89 US-UK-German military standoff
The Samoan crisis was a standoff between the United States, the German Empire, and the British Empire from 1887 to 1889 over control of the Samoan Islands
Samoan_crisis
Topics referred to by the same term
American Samoan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. American Samoan may refer to: Something of, or related to American Samoa A person from American Samoa, or
American_Samoan
Wilkes, reached Samoa in 1839. In 1855, J.C. Godeffroy & Sohn expanded its trading business into the Samoan archipelago. The first Samoan Civil War (1886-1894)
History_of_Samoa
Topics referred to by the same term
Samoa (formerly Western Samoa) is a country in the South Pacific. Samoa may also refer to: Samoan Islands, an archipelago comprising all of Samoa and
Samoa_(disambiguation)
traditions such as rap and hip hop have been integrated into Samoan music. Traditional Samoan musical instruments includes several different distinctive
Music_of_Samoa
Mythology of the Samoan Archipelago
Samoan culture tells stories of many different deities. There were deities of the forest, the seas, rain, harvest, villages, and war. There were two types
Samoan_mythology
National rugby union team of Samoa
and also known as "Manu Samoa", which is thought to derive from the name of a Samoan warrior. They perform a traditional Samoan challenge called the siva
Samoa national rugby union team
Samoa_national_rugby_union_team
Former kingdom in the Samoan Islands
Kingdom of Samoa, or Samoan Kingdom, was a Polynesian monarchy that existed from 1873 to 1899 in Samoan Islands of Polynesia. The monarchy of Samoa was abolished
Kingdom_of_Samoa
US international airline (1959–1960)
Samoan Airlines was a short-lived US international carrier that flew between Pago Pago, American Samoa and Apia in what was then called Western Samoa
Samoan_Airlines
Western Samoa between 1920 and 1962
Western Samoa was the civil administration of Western Samoa by New Zealand between 1920 and Samoan independence in 1962. In 1914, German Samoa was captured
Territory_of_Western_Samoa
American football player (born 1956)
Samoa Sione Samoa (born September 23, 1956) is an American Samoan former player of American football. He was born in Leone, American Samoa, and moved to
Samoa_Samoa
Rugby league team that represents Samoa in rugby league football
against a Samoan team of Samoan resident players at Carlaw park. William John "Swanny" Stowers and his wife Lyndsay Stowers operated Samoa Rugby League
Samoa national rugby league team
Samoa_national_rugby_league_team
Ethnic group
Samoan New Zealanders are Samoan immigrants in New Zealand, their descendants, and New Zealanders of Samoan ethnic descent. They constitute one of New
Samoan_New_Zealanders
American wrestler (born 1979)
Christopher Daniels, AJ Styles, and Rob Van Dam. Seanoa is of Samoan descent; unlike many Samoan wrestlers, he is not part of the Anoaʻi family. Seanoa avidly
Samoa_Joe
American professional wrestler (1966–2000)
once again teaming with Wild Samoan as the Samoan SWAT Team; the main event of the final day of the series saw the Samoan SWAT Team and Big Van Vader lose
Yokozuna_(wrestler)
Parliament of Samoa
Assembly (Samoan: Fono Aoao Faitulafono a Samoa), also known as the Parliament of Samoa (Samoan: Palemene o Samoa), is the national legislature of Samoa, seated
Legislative_Assembly_of_Samoa
Samoan dance traditions reflect contact between Samoan culture and other cultures from the East and West. The space in which dance is conducted has been
Samoan_dance
Music genre
Samoans, including those outside of Samoa. This is especially visible among Samoan youth in California, Hawaii, and other communities in the Samoan diaspora
Samoan_hip-hop
outside and inside of traditional Samoan architecture are part of cultural form, ceremony and ritual. Fale is the Samoan word for all types of houses, from
Architecture_of_Samoa
Third gender in Samoan culture
female warrior and chief of Samoan early history, is sometimes held up as an icon of faʻafāfine. Since the 1980s, the Sāmoan diaspora has given faʻafāfine
Faʻafafine
Customary way of life in Samoan culture
Faʻa Sāmoa, the 'Samoan Way', is the traditional/customary way of life in Samoan culture. Faʻa Sāmoa consists of the Samoan language, customs of relationships
Faʻa_Sāmoa
American Samoan professional wrestler (1945–2024)
the ring name Sika, was a Samoan-American professional wrestler. He is best known as one-half of the tag team the Wild Samoans with his older brother Afa
Sika_Anoaʻi
Mexican-American attorney, politician and novelist
author Hunter S. Thompson. Thompson characterized him as a heavyweight Samoan attorney, Dr. Gonzo, in his 1971 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Acosta
Oscar_Zeta_Acosta
Chinese continued as more Samoan-Chinese marriages and business arrangements were made. This Chinese-Samoan prevalence in modern Samoa is still apparent in
Chinese_people_in_Samoa
Deaf sign language of Samoa
Australian Sign Language, though there are local signs for Samoan food. It's not clear if this means Samoan Sign Language is related to Australian Sign Language
Samoan_Sign_Language
Samoan dance
Siva Samoa is the Samoan term for a Samoan dance. It is practiced in Samoa, and around the world by the Samoan diaspora. There are siva schools in New
Siva_Samoa
American professional wrestler (born 1963)
Fame (2013) Anoaʻi family The Headshrinkers The Samoan Gangster Team The Samoan SWAT Team The Wild Samoans Pat Laprade; Bertrand Hebert (2013). Mad Dogs
Samu_(wrestler)
Hypothetical political union of Samoa and American Samoa
the former German Samoa expressed a desire to unite with American Samoa. The Samoan people in both Western Samoa and American Samoa share ethnicity and
Samoan_unification
Measles epidemic in Samoa in late 2019
equipment to Samoa. Medical teams from New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, France and its overseas territory of French Polynesia assisted Samoan medical
2019_Samoa_measles_outbreak
Flag carrier of Samoa
in Samoa and American Samoa. In 2011, Virgin Blue announced a rebranding of its airline group, with its Samoan subsidiary being renamed "Virgin Samoa".
Samoa_Airways
Chiefly system of Samoa
Samoa, central to the organization of Samoan society. It is the traditional indigenous form of governance in both Samoas, comprising American Samoa and
Faʻamatai
American professional wrestler (1973–2009)
Solo Sikoa) uses the Samoan Spike as his finisher in tribute. His son, Isayah (better known as Zilla Fatu), also uses the Samoan Spike as his finisher
Umaga_(wrestler)
governor, faipule (members) of the House of Representatives, and the American Samoan delegate to the United States Congress. The gubernatorial election required
2024 American Samoan general election
2024_American_Samoan_general_election
Currency of Samoa
currency of Samoa. It is divided into 100 sene. The terms tālā and sene are cognates of the English words dollar and cent in the Samoan language. Its
Samoan_tālā
Samoan television channel
moved to Samoa that year for her children to grow up in a predominantly Samoan-speaking environment. On July 25, 2025, Chinese ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing
TV1_Samoa
Samoan-American professional wrestler (1943–2024)
Samoan-American professional wrestler and professional wrestling manager. He is best known for performing with his brother Sika as The Wild Samoans.
Afa_Anoaʻi
Ethnic group
Samoans in Hawaii are Hawaii residents of Samoan descent. Samoans in Hawaii may be from or have ancestors in the independent nation of Samoa, the territory
Samoans_in_Hawaii
Samoa - CCCS (Samoan: Ekalesia Faʻapotopotoga Kerisiano Samoa - EFKS), is a Protestant and Congregationalist Christian denomination founded in Samoa by
Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
Congregational_Christian_Church_of_Samoa
Australians of Samoan descent
Samoan Australians refers to Australian citizens or residents who are of ethnic Samoan descent or people born in Samoa but grew up in Australia. However
Samoan_Australians
divided the Samoan archipelago. The eastern Samoan islands became territories of the United States and later became known as American Samoa. The U.S. formally
History_of_American_Samoa
Samoan public broadcaster
English and Samoan. SBC Hits - Music video program, presented in association with SBC-FM. Seen at random times. Tala O Le Ta'aloga - Samoan sports news
Samoa Broadcasting Corporation
Samoa_Broadcasting_Corporation
Below are some Samoan plant names in alphabetical order in the Samoan language and their corresponding descriptions in English. Many are used in traditional
List of Samoan plant common names
List_of_Samoan_plant_common_names
translation, and is from the Samoa Islands of independent Samoa and American Samoa, and Samoan writers in diaspora. Samoan as a written language emerged
Samoan_literature
Professional wrestling tag team
adviser and manager, and then changing their team name from The Samoans to The Samoan Warriors, they won the Mid-South Tag Team Championship and feuded
Wild_Samoans
Toafitu Perive Ajah Pritchard-Lolo Alesana Sione Iuniarra Sipaia Feagaiga Stowers John Tafi Tauama Timoti Louis Purcell Nathaniel Tuamoheloa Samoan Bios
List_of_Samoans
Forty-seven are elected from ethnic Samoan territorial constituencies; the other two are chosen by the Samoan citizens of non-Samoan origin on a separate electoral
Politics_of_Samoa
Defunct Samoan political party
2006 Samoan general election, it did not secure any seats. The party was disbanded in September 2010 and merged with the Tautua Samoa Party. Samoa Party
Samoa_Party
Head of government of Samoa
minister of the Independent State of Samoa (Samoan: Palemia o le Malo Tuto’atasi o Sāmoa) is the head of government of Samoa. The prime minister is a member
Prime_Minister_of_Samoa
Species of bird
The Samoan Moorhen (Gallinula pacifica), also known as Samoan wood rail, is a nearly flightless rail endemic to the Samoan island of Savai'i that is Critically
Samoan_woodhen
Bilateral relations
support of the Samoan government, Maritime New Zealand and Samoa's Maritime Pollution Advisory Committee (MPAC). By 23 October, the NZDF, Samoan authorities
New_Zealand–Samoa_relations
Species of bird
family Pachycephalidae. It is endemic to Samoa, where it is found in forest, plantations and gardens. The Samoan whistler was originally described in the
Samoan_whistler
1938 aviation accident in American Samoa
Samoan Clipper was one of ten Pan American Airways Sikorsky S-42 flying boats. It exploded near Pago Pago, American Samoa, on January 11, 1938, while
Samoan_Clipper
American Samoa. On April 21, 2018, Sean Manaea became the first pitcher of Samoan descent to throw a no-hitter in MLB history. Other notable Samoan Americans
Sports_in_American_Samoa
University in Samoa
The National University of Samoa (Samoan: Lē Iunivesitē Aoao o Sāmoa) is the only national university in Samoa. Established in 1984 by an act of parliament
National_University_of_Samoa
United States national park in American Samoa
preserves and protects coral reefs, tropical rainforests, fruit bats, and the Samoan culture. Popular activities include hiking and snorkeling. Of the park's
National Park of American Samoa
National_Park_of_American_Samoa
Species of bird
The Samoan starling (Aplonis atrifusca) is a large starling of the family Sturnidae. It is found in the Samoan Islands. The species has a dark brown, glossy
Samoan_starling
Species of bat
The Samoa flying fox or Samoan flying fox (Pteropus samoensis) is a species of flying fox in the family Pteropodidae. It is found in American Samoa, Fiji
Samoa_flying_fox
General elections were held in American Samoa on November 7, 2000, to elect the Governor of American Samoa, members of the Fono and the congressional delegate
2000 American Samoan general election
2000_American_Samoan_general_election
Natural disaster in the southern Pacific Ocean
jammed. Samoan officials confirmed the runway at Faleolo International Airport on Upolu was safe by early afternoon (30 September 2009). Samoan Prime Minister
2009 Samoa earthquake and tsunami
2009_Samoa_earthquake_and_tsunami
Island nation in the South Pacific Ocean
Independent State of Samoa Common endonym(s): Official endonym(s): Adjectival(s): Samoan Demonym(s): Samoan Etymology: Name of Samoa ISO country codes:
Outline_of_Samoa
1898–1899 war between the US, UK and Germany
the Samoan Islands into American Samoa and German Samoa. First Samoan Civil War Samoan crisis Mata'afa Iosefo Malietoa Tanumafili I German Samoa Siege
Second_Samoan_Civil_War
Upolu island Islam in Samoa Baháʼí Faith in Samoa Roman Catholicism in Samoa Piula Theological College Samoan Assemblies of God Samoan mythology The Church
Religion_in_Samoa
Capital of Samoa
Apia (Samoan: [a.pi.a]) is the capital and largest city of Samoa. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia
Apia
1886–1894 conflict in the Samoan Islands
rival Samoan factions in the Samoan Islands of the South Pacific. The political struggle lasted roughly between 1886 and 1894, primarily between Samoans contesting
Samoan_Civil_War
1974 Commonwealth Games. The King's Baton relay stopped in Samoa in January 2026. The Samoan team consisted of 21 athletes competing in five sports. Weightlifters
Samoa at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Samoa_at_the_2026_Commonwealth_Games
New Zealand professional wrestler
Afamasaga (4 January 1947 – 9 July 2015), better known by his ring name Samoan Joe, was a New Zealand professional wrestler who competed in the Australasian
Samoan_Joe
studying the settlement patterns of Samoan communities. Davidson noted, "The archaeologist engaged in site surveys in Samoa is confronted with a bewildering
Archaeology_of_Samoa
Samoa's first feature film, The Orator (O Le Tulafale), was released in 2011. Shot and set in Samoa, in the Samoan language, it has a Samoan cast. It was
Cinema_of_Samoa
were held in American Samoa on 5 November 1996, to elect a new governor and lieutenant governor, twenty members of the American Samoa House of Representatives
1996 American Samoan general election
1996_American_Samoan_general_election
New Zealand-Samoan actress
Frankie Adams (born 3 January 1994) is a Samoan New Zealand actress, best known for her roles as Bobbie Draper in the science fiction television series
Frankie_Adams
Building in Auckland, New Zealand
building. Following the Samoan government's choice to move the Samoan Consulate to Māngere, Samoa House, which is owned by the Samoan government, has been
Samoa_House
New Zealand based comedy duo
The Laughing Samoans were a New Zealand-based duo formed by comedians Eteuati Ete and Tofiga Fepulea'i, both of Samoan descent. The duo have toured in
Laughing_Samoans
least one parent who is a Samoan national; Persons born abroad to at least one parent or grandparent, who was a native-born Samoan national; or Persons born
Samoan_nationality_law
2006 New Zealand film
Sione's Wedding (also marketed outside New Zealand as Samoan Wedding) is a 2006 New Zealand comedic film directed by Chris Graham and written by James
Sione's_Wedding
Species of bird
The Samoan white-eye (Zosterops samoensis) is a species of bird in the family Zosteropidae. It is endemic to the island of Savai'i in Samoa. Its natural
Samoan_white-eye
Latter-day Saints in the Samoan Islands refers to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its members on the Samoan Islands. In 1890, there
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Samoan Islands
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints_in_the_Samoan_Islands
In Samoan mythology, Ila was the first woman on Tutuila (American Samoa). She was created by Tagaloa and her husband was Tutu. In another legend, Tutu
Ila_(Samoan_mythology)
National association football team
The American Samoa men's national football team (Samoan: Au soka Amerika Sāmoa) represents American Samoa in men's international association football and
American Samoa national football team
American_Samoa_national_football_team
National beauty pageant in Samoa
Pacific Islands). As years followed the winner of Miss Samoa under the guidance of the Samoan Tourism Authority went on to compete in the Miss South Pacific
Miss_Samoa
Samoan hot chocolate drink
Samoa is a traditional Samoan hot chocolate drink made from ground cocoa beans. Most cocoa produced in Samoa is consumed domestically as koko Samoa,
Koko_Samoa
Law of the Independent State of Samoa
The law of Samoa stems from two sources: English common law, as ultimately embodied in the Constitution of Samoa, and Samoan customary law, such as Faʻamatai
Law_of_Samoa
Village in American Samoa, United States of America
Tafuna (Samoan: Tāfuna) is a village in Tualauta County, Western District, American Samoa. It is the most populous village in American Samoa, with a population
Tafuna,_American_Samoa
status. These Samoan proverbs are taken from the first Samoan dictionary, A grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, with English and Samoan vocabulary
Samoan_proverbs
Chief justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa
The chief justice of Samoa (Samoan: Faamasino Sili o le Faamasinoga Sili o Samoa) is the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Samoa. The qualifications
Chief_Justice_of_Samoa
Indigenous Samoan dance
Fa'ataupati is a dance indigenous to Samoans. In English it is simply the "Samoan Slap Dance". It was developed in Samoa in the 19th century and is only performed
Fa'ataupati
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