Relating to Gilbert Islands (now Kiribati) or their people; of or pertaining to the Gilbertian culture or language.
From 'Gilbert' (the islands, named after British explorer Thomas Gilbert in the 18th century) + '-ese' (suffix denoting origin or pertinence). A geographical demonym following standard naming conventions.
The Gilbertese people have one of the most endangered languages on Earth, but their traditional navigation methods were so advanced they could sail across the Pacific using stars and ocean swells!
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