Samoano

Samoano is the Italian term used as both an adjective and a demonym related to Samoa and its people. It describes the country’s language, culture, and anything connected with the Samoan identity. In Italian, the masculine form is samoano, with feminine and plural forms used as appropriate.

Samoa is an island nation in the South Pacific, comprising two main islands, Upolu and Savai'i, and several smaller isles. The capital city is Apia. Since 1962, Samoa has been independent and operates as a parliamentary democracy with a ceremonial head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The population is about 200,000. Official languages are Samoan and English.

Fa'a Samoa refers to the traditional Samoan way of life, emphasizing family, respect, and community. The matai system assigns chiefly titles within extended families, guiding social and ceremonial duties. Cultural practices include communal feasts, tattooing traditions, dance, and Christian worship.

The Samoan language belongs to the Austronesian family, within the Polynesian branch. It has several dialects and is written with the Latin alphabet. It is widely spoken in Samoa and among Samoan communities abroad in New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

In Italian usage, samoano denotes something of Samoa or its people, including the language and culture. The term is commonly encountered in dictionaries, academic writing, media, and travel literature.