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haole

The word haole when used on the islands has many different meanings, historically accurate or not. It is generally accepted as 'white person' among Caucasians, but most see it as foreigner or outsider. It is a widely accepted exclusionary word based on race, justified or not.

kamaaina (local): "brah, we get plenty choke haole on aina"

by damook May 15, 2008