Mel·a·ne·sian 
(mĕl′ə-nēzhən)
(mĕl′ə-nēzhən)adj.
Of or relating to Melanesia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
n.
1. A member of any of the indigenous peoples of Melanesia.
2. A subfamily of the Austronesian languages that includes the languages of Melanesia.