Meaning of ʻāina | Babel Free

Definitions

land in a Hawaiian cultural context.

uncountable

Examples

“There is that polynesian concept of "aina" which is, at least for me, concept of "Blut and Boden" on steroids.”

“All genres of Hawaiian literature, with the exception of translated works from other languages, reflect our people's close relationship to and deep love for the ʻāina.”

“The genealogical kinship we share with the ʻāina and the lani.”

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