We’ve already discussed it here, and more recently here, but we still haven’t had a complete resolution of this issue. What is the best (i.e least offensive while still being reasonably descriptive) word to describe the look we associate with Pacific islanders? That is, dark skin, relatively robust features (compared with other Asians) etc.? Is islander itself the best word? Native? Indigenous? Tropical? Something else? Have your say here!
Please note that “primitive” has already been disqualified, due to its highly offensive connotations for many people.




