Hawaiian
Pronunciation: [həˈwaɪ.ən]
Word
Context: "culture"
(adjective) relating to or characteristic of Hawaii, including its people, language, and traditions. When we say something is Hawaiian, we are talking about the things that come from Hawaii, like its food, music, or customs.
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The Hawaiian music at the festival made everyone feel happy and energetic.
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The food at the festival was not Hawaiian; it was Italian instead.
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What makes a hula dance Hawaiian?
Context: "people"
(noun) a person from Hawaii or of Hawaiian descent. If someone is Hawaiian, it means they were born in Hawaii or their family comes from there.
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The Hawaiian shared stories about the beautiful beaches and traditions of their island.
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She is not Hawaiian; she was born in Australia.
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Do you know any Hawaiians who can teach about the culture?
Context: "language"
(noun) the language spoken by the native people of Hawaii. The Hawaiian language has special sounds and meanings that are unique to the islands.
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The children learned a lot of Hawaiian words during their class.
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He didn't understand Hawaiian at all because it sounds so different from English.
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Can you teach me some Hawaiian phrases?
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