hui
Britishnoun
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a conference, meeting, or other gathering
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informal a party
Etymology
Origin of hui
Māori
Example Sentences
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Getting creative: It goes by different names in every immigrant community — the keh in Koreatown, the hui in Chinatown, the tontine in Cambodia Town.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2019
As we say in Hawaii, A hui hou—until we meet again.
From Scientific American • Jun. 16, 2017
A method of pooling money, the hui involves a consortium of acquaintances who contribute to the pool.
From The New Yorker • Oct. 12, 2015
Redfeather’s network, coordinated by The Kohala Center in Waimea, and funded in part by Oahu’s Ulupono Initative, is one of a dozen programs within the hui.
From Washington Times • May 17, 2015
Bu hui, bu hui — I’m not capable enough.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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