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