Preferred Label : Carolinian;
Définition CISMeF : The Carolinian, or Refaluwasch, people are an Austronesian ethnic group who originated
in Oceania, in the eastern Caroline Islands, with a total population of around 8,500
people. It is thought that their ancestors may have originally immigrated from Asia
and Indonesia to Micronesia around 2,000 years ago. Their primary language is Carolinian,
called Refaluwasch by native speakers, which has a total of about 5,700 speakers.
The Carolinians have a matriarchal society in which respect is a very important factor
in their daily lives, especially toward the matriarchs. Most Carolinians are of the
Roman Catholic faith.;
NCIt definition : Denotes the inhabitants of the Caroline Islands, a person from there, or their descendants
elsewhere.;
Codes from synonyms : 2092-5;
Origin ID : C43841;
UMLS CUI : C1553345;
Semantic type(s)
- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
The Carolinian, or Refaluwasch, people are an Austronesian ethnic group who originated
in Oceania, in the eastern Caroline Islands, with a total population of around 8,500
people. It is thought that their ancestors may have originally immigrated from Asia
and Indonesia to Micronesia around 2,000 years ago. Their primary language is Carolinian,
called Refaluwasch by native speakers, which has a total of about 5,700 speakers.
The Carolinians have a matriarchal society in which respect is a very important factor
in their daily lives, especially toward the matriarchs. Most Carolinians are of the
Roman Catholic faith.
