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- proper noun A language spoken on the island of Rotuma in
Fiji . - noun The people belonging to said island.
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Examples
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The Rotuman playwright and now film-maker Vilisoni Hereniko was actively involved with play-writing and producing plays at USP in the 80s.
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Representatives (71 seats; 23 reserved for ethnic Fijians, 19 reserved for ethnic Indians, three reserved for other ethnic groups, one reserved for the Rotuman constituency encompassing the whole of Fiji, and 25 open; members serve five-year terms) elections: House of Representatives - last held 11 May 1999 (next to be held NA May 2004) election results: House of Representatives - percent of vote by party
The 2000 CIA World Factbook United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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Rotuman, to the plainest and most simply educated Irish,
Primitive Love and Love-Stories Henry Theophilus Finck 1890
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Tom, the Rotuman, grinned -- "To Fiji, my white tropic bird."
The Ebbing Of The Tide South Sea Stories - 1896 Louis Becke 1884
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Better known for her role as Hanisi in the Rotuman movie The Land Has Eyes, Emily continues her quest to highlight problems young Rotumans face on the island, particularly awareness programs on her Save Sex campaign.
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Chanel Liwaki of juju district performs a koloa dance at the Rotuman Day celebrations.
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The evening also saw other contestants in Ruth Ravai, a Rotuman trio in Siosiong, Sylvia Rasabasaba and rapper Jezzie.
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BAU chief Ratu Tu'uakitau Cokanauto thanked the Rotuman community for the significant contribution they have made in public life, politics, commerce and industry since they were linked with Fiji way back in the 1800s.
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He reminded those at the Vodafone Arena of how the Rotuman chiefs visited Ratu Seru Cakobau after Fiji was ceded to Great Britain in 1874.
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She reassured the people of Rotuman that the Charter belonged to the people and encouraged the Catholic community to participate during the discussions.
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