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Meaning of hanai | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈhɑːnaɪ

Definitions

The practice of traditional Hawaiian adoption of one child into another family.

Hawaii, uncountable

Examples

“The practice of hānai was abhorrent to the New England missionaries, who discouraged it.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Hanak Hanakian Hanako hanamachi hanami hanamichi

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