noun
aitu
EYE-too
Aitu (noun) means a spirit or ghost, often regarded as dangerous, in Polynesian folklore. Example: “Villagers left offerings to keep the aitu from causing mischief.”
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A spirit or ghost, often regarded as dangerous, in Polynesian folklore.
"Villagers left offerings to keep the aitu from causing mischief."
How to use aitu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA ghost or supernatural spirit from Polynesian mythology, usually one people are wary of.
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Word forms
- Plural
- aitus
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Etymology
Borrowed from a Polynesian language, tracing back to a reconstructed Proto-Polynesian word for a spirit or supernatural being.
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What does “aitu” mean?
The word “aitu” means a spirit or ghost, often regarded as dangerous, in Polynesian folklore. In plain terms, a ghost or supernatural spirit from Polynesian mythology, usually one people are wary of.
How do you pronounce “aitu”?
“Aitu” is pronounced EYE-too (/ˈaɪtuː/ in IPA).
How do you use “aitu” in a sentence?
Here is “aitu” used in a sentence: “Villagers left offerings to keep the aitu from causing mischief.”
What part of speech is “aitu”?
“Aitu” is a noun.
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