'Melanesian' definitions:

Definition of 'Melanesian'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of or relating to Melanesia or its people or culture

Definition of 'Melanesian'

From: GCIDE
  • Melanesian \Mel`a*ne"sian\, prop. a. [Gr. me`las, me`lanos, black + ? island. Melanesia was so called from the dark complexion of the natives.] Of or pertaining to Melanesia. [1913 Webster]