Word
aloha
Phoneticsalo·ha
US/əˈɫoʊhɑ/
UK/ɐlˈəʊhɐ/
Definition
interj. a word from Hawaii used to say both hello and goodbye. It also means love and kindness.
interj. a Hawaiian greeting used to signify both 'hello' and 'goodbye'. It carries a broader cultural meaning of love, peace, and compassion.
Examples
“Aloha! It is so nice to see you again.”
“As the plane landed in Honolulu, the flight attendant greeted every passenger with a warm aloha.”
“The term aloha serves as more than a simple salutation; it represents a philosophy of living in harmony with others and the natural world.”
Examples
simple
“Aloha! It is so nice to see you again.”
contextual
“As the plane landed in Honolulu, the flight attendant greeted every passenger with a warm aloha.”
complex
“The term aloha serves as more than a simple salutation; it represents a philosophy of living in harmony with others and the natural world.”
Usage
Used as a standalone greeting or farewell; can also function as a noun referring to the spirit of the islands.
Domain
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