Hawaiian
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Hawaiians
Sense 1
Descended from the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of or pertaining to the Hawaiian race, culture, or language.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A descendant of the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A native or resident of the state of Hawaii in the United States of America.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Hawaiian” mean?
Descended from the peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands prior to European contact.
Is “Hawaiian” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.