KANAKA


Meaning of KANAKA in English

[ kə'nakə , -'nα:kə ]

■ noun

1》 a native or inhabitant of Hawaii.

2》 historical a Pacific Islander employed as an indentured labourer in Australia.

Origin

Hawaiian, lit. 'man'.

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