Aloha
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈləʊ.(h)ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aloha is a noun meaning (Hawaii) Good wishes, love.
Meaning
(Hawaii) Good wishes, love.
More Meanings
- (Hawaii) An utterance of aloha (see Interjection, below).
- (chiefly Hawaii) Expressing good wishes when greeting or parting from someone; hello; goodbye.
Example Sentences
Uncle Onio exemplifies aloha by sharing his broad knowledge of Hawaiian culture and weaving techniques.
Traveling as the princess regent with a retinue that included Princess Ruth and Queen Kapi‘olani, Lili‘u was welcomed by enormous crowds and lavish outpourings of aloha, as her subjects clasped her knees and kissed her hands and feet to show their reverence.
Word Forms
- alohas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hola, malihini, ali'i, auwai, okole.
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