aloha

Definitions


[əˈləʊ(h)ə], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- a Hawaiian word used when greeting or parting from someone
(e.g: aloha from the UK!)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Māori aroha ‘love, affection, pity’


[əˈləʊ(h)ə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an utterance of ‘aloha’
(e.g: from the first ‘aloha’ everyone is friendly and attentive)

- (in Hawaii) love and fellowship
(e.g: what a great way to spread the aloha)


Phrases:

Origin:
early 19th century: from Māori aroha ‘love, affection, pity’




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