noun
- a person who was born and raised in Hawaii or has lived there for a long time
Usage: Hawaiian origin; commonly used in Hawaii
adjective
- of, relating to, or characteristic of a kamaaina; native to or long-established in Hawaii
Usage: Hawaiian origin
Examples
- She is a kamaaina who has lived on Oahu her entire life.
- The kamaaina residents know all the best local spots.
- As a kamaaina, he understood the island's culture deeply.
- Many kamaaina families have roots in Hawaii going back generations.
- The restaurant offers kamaaina discounts for local residents.
- He moved to Hawaii as a child and is now considered kamaaina.