Fijian

Fijian is a term that can refer to anything associated with Fiji, a sovereign island country in the South Pacific. It is commonly used to describe the people, languages, and culture of Fiji, as well as objects or traditions that originate there.

People: Ethnic Fijians, known as iTaukei, are the indigenous inhabitants of Fiji. They are largely of Melanesian descent and traditionally organized into mataqali (clans) within a chiefly system. The country also hosts a sizable Fiji Indian community descended from historic labor migrations. In everyday usage, "Fijian" can refer to people from Fiji in general, though it is often clarified as iTaukei or Fiji Indian when precision is needed.

Language: Fijian refers to the Fijian language, an Austronesian language in the Oceanic branch. It has many dialects and is written primarily with the Latin alphabet. A standardized form is used in education and media. Fijian is one of Fiji's official languages, alongside English and Fiji Hindi.

Culture and society: Fijian culture includes ceremonies such as the kava ritual and traditional dances known as meke. Religion in Fiji is diverse, with Christianity being prominent among many indigenous communities, while Indo-Fijians are primarily Hindu or Muslim. Modern Fiji blends indigenous customs with contemporary governance, education, and global influence.