kamaaina
9.9
For people who live in Hawaii, often given as a discount or special rate
- adjective
- /ˌkɑːməˈaɪnə/
- US
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kamaaina
- The restaurant offers a kamaaina discount to residents with a Hawaii ID.
Examples
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Many hotels have special kamaaina rates during the off-season.
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As a kamaaina customer, she knew all the best local spots.
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The kamaaina discount is available for residents.
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Many kamaaina enjoy the local festivals every year.
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The restaurant offers a kamaaina discount to residents with a Hawaii ID.
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Many hotels have special kamaaina rates during the off-season.
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As a kamaaina customer, she knew all the best local spots.
Synonyms
Hawaiian
vskamaaina
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2.3
Of Hawaii, its people, or its culture
focuses specifically on residents and things intended for local people
How Local
Surface Forms
kamaaina positive
Etymology
Kamaaina comes from Hawaiian parts kama 'child' and āina 'land'. So, when something is called kamaaina it is for people who live in Hawaii or is local to Hawaii.