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🏝️ For Hawaii locals 🏝️ A Hawaii resident
kamaaina

kamaaina

9.9
A person who lives in Hawaii and is not a tourist
  • noun
  • /ˌkɑːməˈaɪnə/
  • US
translation icon : kamaaina
  • Many kamaaina take pride in sharing Hawaiian traditions with newcomers.

Examples

  • The festival was organized by kamaaina who wanted to celebrate their heritage.

  • The kamaaina welcomed us with open arms.

  • As a kamaaina, she knew all the best local restaurants.

  • Are you a kamaaina or just visiting?

  • As a kamaaina, I know the best hidden beaches in Hawaii that tourists often miss.

  • The kamaaina at the farmer's market offered us tips on where to find the freshest produce.

  • Many kamaaina celebrate their culture through traditional music and dance every summer.

Synonyms

Hawaiian
vskamaaina
15 2.1

A person from Hawaii or whose family comes from Hawaii

is used for long term residents rather than temporary visitors

How Local

native
118 1.9
kamaaina
  • US
9.9
resident
∞ 1.8
visitor
908 1.0

Surface Forms

kamaaina singular
kamaainas plural

Etymology

Kamaaina comes from Hawaiian parts kama 'child' and āina 'land'. So, a kamaaina is a 'child of the land' — a person who has lived in Hawaii a long time or is from there.