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Hawaii Island

Hawaii Island

2.1
An island in Hawaii that is the largest and known for volcanoes and black sand beaches
  • proper noun
  • /həˈwaɪi ˈaɪlənd/
translation icon : Isla de Hawái
  • The climate on Hawaii Island varies greatly from one part of the island to another.

Examples

  • Scientists frequently study volcanic activity on Hawaii Island due to its unique geology.

  • Many tourists visit the Hawaii Island to see its active volcanoes and beautiful black sand beaches.

  • I visited Hawaii Island last summer.

  • Have you ever been to Hawaii Island?

  • Many tourists flock to Hawaii Island to experience its stunning beaches and breathtaking landscapes.

  • The active volcano on Hawaii Island attracts scientists and adventurers from around the world.

  • To explore the unique wildlife, we took a guided tour of the rainforests on Hawaii Island.

Synonyms

Hawaii
vsHawaii Island
14 1.0

The largest and southernmost island in the island group with tall volcanoes

notes the same island but highlights a common informal nickname

Surface Forms

Hawaii Island main

Morphology

Hawaii + island

The meaning is directly and compositionally derived from the constituents: 'Hawaii' (a place name) + 'island' (a piece of land surrounded by water) yields the island named Hawaii. This place-name + geographic-category pattern is cross-linguistically common and readily understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Hawaii Island got its name from the island called Hawaii, which also gave its name to the whole state, so people often call it 'Big Island' to avoid confusion because it is the largest and most southern island. Picture a very large island with active volcanoes and black sand beaches — that image helps you remember that Hawaii Island means the state's biggest island.