haole

Loanword

Meaning: A non-Hawaiian, usually a white person.
Type: Loanword
Used in: Hawaii

What does “haole” mean

Pronounced "HOW-lee." A Hawaiian word meaning "foreigner," used in everyday English in Hawaii to refer to non-Native (especially white) people. Neutral to mildly othering depending on tone.

Where it's used

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