kanaka
a Native Hawaiian.
a South Sea islander.
Origin of kanaka
1Words Nearby kanaka
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How to use kanaka in a sentence
With a regular and plentiful supply of Indian coolies, the recruiting of kanaka labourers practically ceased.
The kanaka in the prow gave the signal, and the boat backed into the monster wave just as it was about to break.
The Honorable Percival | Alice Hegan Rice"The last boat that went out capsized," cried Bobby, gleefully taking her place behind the second kanaka.
The Honorable Percival | Alice Hegan Rice"New York," whispered a voice in the kanaka's ear, and he repeated the word stammeringly.
Port O' Gold | Louis John StellmanAt the polling desk Benito found himself behind a burly kanaka sailor, dark as an African.
Port O' Gold | Louis John Stellman
British Dictionary definitions for Kanaka
/ (kəˈnækə, ˈkænəkə) /
(esp in Hawaii) a native Hawaiian
(often not capital) Australian any native of the South Pacific islands, esp (formerly) one abducted to work in Australia
Origin of Kanaka
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