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- US Pronunciation
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- [hou-lee, -ley]
- /ˈhaʊ li, -leɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hou-lee, -ley]
- /ˈhaʊ li, -leɪ/
Definitions of haole word
- noun haole (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person. 1
- noun haole (among Hawaiians) a term formerly used to refer to any foreigner. 1
- noun haole (Hawaii) A non-Hawaiian, usually specifically a Caucasian. 1
- noun haole a person of European extraction, esp one who is White 0
- adjective haole relating to a person of European extraction 0
- noun haole in Hawaii, a non-Polynesian, esp. a white person, or Caucasian 0
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Origin of haole
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Hawaiian: white person, (earlier) foreigner, foreign
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Parts of speech for Haole
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haole popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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