haole

[ hou-lee, -ley ]

nounSometimes Disparaging.
  1. (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person.

  2. (among Hawaiians) a term formerly used to refer to any foreigner.

Origin of haole

1
1835–45; <Hawaiian: white person, (earlier) foreigner, foreign

usage note For haole

Haole is usually considered to be a neutral descriptive term. However, it is sometimes used with disparaging intent, arising from a distrust of foreigners or outsiders.

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