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kanaka

noun, often capitalized
ka·​naka | \ kəˈnäkə, -nakə; in Hawaiian\
plural -s

Definition of kanaka

: polynesian , micronesian , melanesian , south sea islander

History and Etymology for kanaka

Hawaiian, person, human being

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