fijian
UK[ˈfiːdʒiən]US[ˈfiːdʒiən]
adj
Relating to Fiji, its people, or their language.
n
A native or inhabitant of Fiji.
n
The Austronesian language spoken by the Fijian people.
Etymology
The word 'Fijian' originates from the name of the archipelago 'Fiji', which itself comes from the Tongan pronunciation 'Fisi' of the indigenous Fijian name 'Viti'. European explorers, first encountering the islands through Tongan guides, adopted and recorded this exonym. The English suffix '-an' was later added, following a common pattern for forming demonyms and adjectives (e.g., Italian, Canadian), to denote belonging or relation. Thus, 'Fijian' linguistically marks something or someone as pertaining to the islands of Fiji.
Analysis
This is a proper noun/adjective derived from a toponym (place name). It is not productively formed from smaller, meaningful English morphemes. The base "Fiji" is the name of the country.
Examples
She studied traditional Fijian dance during her stay in Suva.
The Fijian representative addressed the United Nations assembly.
He is fluent in both English and Fijian.