Hawaiian Word of the Day: November 1st

By Leilani Poliʻahu

Published November 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM HST

Hoa noho means roommate or neighbor. It's something we all have. It comes from hoa meaning friend, companion, colleague, mate, and noho for living, dwelling, staying.

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