* Polynesian languages: This is the dominant group of languages spoken across the islands. Some of the most prominent ones include:
* Samoan: Spoken in Samoa and parts of American Samoa.
* Tongan: Spoken in Tonga.
* Hawaiian: Spoken in Hawaii, USA.
* Māori: Spoken in New Zealand.
* Tahitian: Spoken in French Polynesia.
* Cook Islands Māori: Spoken in the Cook Islands.
* Rarotongan: Spoken in the Cook Islands.
* Tuvaluan: Spoken in Tuvalu.
* Niuean: Spoken in Niue.
* Tokelauan: Spoken in Tokelau.
* Easter Island Language: Spoken in Rapa Nui, Chile.
* Other Oceanic languages: Some islands have languages that are closely related to Polynesian but not fully classified as such, such as:
* Rotuman: Spoken in Rotuma, Fiji.
* Fiji Hindi: A creole language based on Hindi, widely spoken in Fiji.
Other languages: While Austronesian languages dominate, there are also:
* English: An official language in many Polynesian countries and territories.
* French: An official language in French Polynesia.
* Spanish: Spoken in Easter Island, Chile.
* Chinese: Spoken by significant communities in some countries.
It's important to note that within each island or country, there might be dialects or variations of the primary language spoken. The linguistic landscape of Polynesia is rich and diverse, reflecting the history and cultural interactions of its people.