The term "Malayo-Polynesian" refers to a major branch of the Austronesian language family, which includes languages spoken in regions such as Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. This group encompasses a wide variety of languages, including Indonesian, Tagalog, and Hawaiian, reflecting the diverse cultures and histories of the people who speak them. Malayo-Polynesian languages are characterized by their unique phonetic and grammatical features. They are divided into two main subgroups: Malayan and Polynesian. The Malayan subgroup includes languages spoken in Malaysia and Indonesia, while the Polynesian subgroup covers languages found in the Polynesian Triangle, which includes New Zealand, Hawaii, and Easter Island.