kamaaina
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kamaaina
First recorded in 1900–05; from Hawaiian kamaʿāina “native born,” equivalent to kama “child, person” + ʿāina “land, earth”
Example Sentences
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Since that time, in the course of various long stays, he had earned the kamaaina distinction.
From On the Makaloa Mat by London, Jack
Ia lakou i hiki aku ai, ua nui na kamaaina i lulumi mai e makaikai ia Kekalukaluokewa; me ka olelo mai o na kamaaina, "Akahi no ka aina kanaka maikai o Kauai."
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
Mahope iho o kona hookaawale ana ia Aiwohikupua, hele aku oia a noho ma ka hale kamaaina.
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
Olelo hou ke kamaaina, "Malia paha he hookamani."
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
Ia Hauailiki ma kulana nalu, kahea mai la kekahi kaikamahine kamaaina, "Pae hoi kakou."
From The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai by Beckwith, Martha Warren
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