oceanic meaning and definition

OCEANIC noun

Definition of Oceanic (noun)

1. an eastern subfamily of Malayo-Polynesian languages
   • synonyms: Eastern Malayo-Polynesian

OCEANIC adjective

Definition of oceanic (adjective)

1. relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean
   • "oceanic islands like Bermuda"; "oceanic currents"; "oceanic birds"; "pelagic organisms"; "pelagic whaling"
   • synonyms: pelagic
2. resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree
   • "the oceanic violence of his rage"
3. constituting or living in the open sea
   • "oceanic waters"; "oceanic life"