Through the Samoan Monolingual Dictionary, the fundamental elements of the Samoan language and identity will be preserved and made increasingly accessible to people of all generations.

The Samoan Language Commission and the Ministry of Education and Culture (M.E.C) launched the first ever Samoan Dictionary, which took over 20 years to compile with over 27,000 terms.

The Samoan Dictionary will guide and perpetuate the means of the ‘faasamoa’ or traditions through its beliefs, customs, and shared values to be conveyed and preserved.

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa officially unveiled the aspect of the Samoan culture at the Arts and Cultural Centre building.

In her remarks, she noted that the book intends to serve as a guide for the Samoan language, an inheritance graciously bestowed by God upon our parents and ancestors, and is spoken and utilised by all Samoans in Samoa and those residing abroad.

“The language influences the personal identity of every individual and also established social norms within society," she said.

She paid homage to the individuals who passed away who additionally had an impact throughout the project's execution, including the government, churches, communities, UNESCO, American Samoa's government, the Commission of the Samoan Language, and the Association of Fagasa.

Retired Rev. Vaiao Alailima Eteuati, the commissioner of the Samoan Language Commission, acknowledged that Rev. Mosese's assistance and the Ministry of Education and Culture's monologue dictionary were key factors in the translation of Samoan words into suitable Samoan language.

"Let's not forget that our ancestors laid the foundation through unanticipated measures that we must keep and preserve through and through. We have seen and witnessed how fast life has been and how tough this generation is compared to my time and before, which has brought us to the point where our language is slowly fading," he said.

Aeau Chris Hazelman, the CEO of Education and Culture, stated in a previous interview with this publication his participation at Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture this year made him continually proud and loud concerning the significance of the Samoan language and heritage.

"Our identity and language are not negotiable but it is sad to see that people nowadays are just venting to the point where it is such an inelegant action and disrespect to the core values of our language and identity," Aeau said.

"It is very disappointing how people are completely letting go of the language and the amount of words they use because regardless of any circumstances, people should still speak respectfully and elegantly."