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haole
[ hou-lee, -ley ]
noun
, Sometimes Disparaging.
- (among Polynesian Hawaiians) a term used to refer to a non-Polynesian, especially a white person.
- (among Hawaiians) a term formerly used to refer to any foreigner.
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Sensitive Note
Haole is usually considered to be a neutral descriptive term. However, it is sometimes used with disparaging intent, arising from a distrust of foreigners or outsiders.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of haole1
1835–45; < Hawaiian: white person, (earlier) foreigner, foreign
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Example Sentences
The hate crime charges hinged on the offenders referring to Mr. Kunzelman as a “haole” during the attack, a Hawaiian word that broadly means “foreigner” and “White person.”
From Washington Times
He later told police Kunzelman was a “typical haole” trying to use his wealth to “change everything up in Kahakuloa.”
From Washington Post
In video footage, Aki can be heard using the term “haole,” a Hawaiian word for outsiders, usually referring to White people, that is sometimes used pejoratively.
From Washington Post
Aki is heard saying, “You’s a haole, eh.”
From Seattle Times
Kunzelman testified that what’s not audible in the video is the men calling him “haole” in a derogatory way.
From Seattle Times
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