Hanai
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɑːnaɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hanai is a noun meaning (Hawaii) The practice of traditional Hawaiian adoption of one child into another family.
Meaning
(Hawaii) The practice of traditional Hawaiian adoption of one child into another family.
More Meanings
- (Hawaii) Adopted in the traditional Hawaiian way, made a complete part of the family.
Example Sentences
This is Kimo, my hanai brother.
The practice of hānai was abhorrent to the New England missionaries, who discouraged it.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ohana, heiau, ahaaina, hapa, haole, holoku.
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