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Haleakala National Park

Haleakala National Park

5.6
A national park in Hawaii around a large sleeping volcano with unique plants and views
  • proper noun
  • /hɑːleɪˈɑːkəˌlɑː/
translation icon : Parque Nacional Haleakalā
  • I visited Haleakala National Park last summer.

Examples

  • Scientists often study the rare plants found only in Haleakala National Park.

  • Every year, thousands of tourists visit Haleakala National Park to watch the sunrise from the summit.

  • The unique wildlife and breathtaking views make Haleakala National Park a must-see destination in Hawaii.

  • Have you ever hiked in Haleakala National Park?

  • During my visit to Haleakala National Park, I was amazed by the stunning views from the summit.

  • We spent the day hiking the trails of Haleakala National Park and exploring its unique ecosystems.

  • The sunrise at Haleakala National Park is a breathtaking experience that attracts many tourists.

Surface Forms

Haleakala National Park main

Morphology

Haleakala + national + park

The compound follows the clear pattern 'X National Park' so a learner who knows 'national' and 'park' can infer this is a government-run park named Haleakala; the proper name 'Haleakala' simply labels the site and does not block compositional understanding. While a learner may not know the specific location or that Haleakala is a dormant volcano, the basic meaning 'a national park called Haleakala' is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Haleakala National Park gets its name from the Hawaiian words hale meaning 'house' and akalā meaning 'sun'. One popular story says the hero Maui slowed the sun in the volcano crater so the sun seemed to live there, so the name means 'house of the sun' and fits the park's famous sunrise.