Hawaiian
Americanadjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Hawaii or the Hawaiian Islands.
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the aboriginal language of Hawaii, a Polynesian language.
adjective
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Hawaii, esp one descended from Melanesian or Tahitian immigrants
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a language of Hawaii belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family
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That same year, she voiced the Elvis-adoring Hawaiian girl Lilo in the animated hit Lilo & Stitch.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
On Reddit, folks recommend making a classic Hawaiian pizza with pineapples and bacon, along with combining goat’s cheese, honey, fresh figs and braesola in a pie.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
Visitors can learn to surf with a dog riding on the front of their board, or try night snorkeling or a Hawaiian cowboy-themed lūau.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Alaska Air Group is suddenly a top five U.S. player after its 2024 buyout of Hawaiian Airlines, although there’s a steep size drop after American, Delta, United, and Southwest.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
This year I’m taking a Hawaiian language class, and I’m struggling with the grammar.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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