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aloha

uh-LOH-uh
intj
1
A Hawaiian greeting or farewell, expressing warmth and goodwill; used for both "hello" and "goodbye".
"She greeted every guest with a cheerful "Aloha!""
noun
1
Warm, affectionate goodwill; a spirit of love and welcome.
"The islanders are known for their aloha spirit."

How to Use Aloha

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHawaii's word for both hello and goodbye, carrying a sense of love and warmth.

Common pairings
aloha spirit say aloha

Word Forms

alohas plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Hawaiian aloha, "love, affection", from an earlier Polynesian root.

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