Ha·wai·i or Ha·wai'i (h -wä  , -w , -vä) Abbr. HI A state of the United States in the central Pacific Ocean comprising the Hawaiian Islands. The islands became a U.S. territory in 1900, which was admitted as the 50th state in 1959. Honolulu, on Oahu, is the capital and the largest city. Population: 1,280,000. |
Hawaii [həˈwaɪɪ]
n
(Placename) a state of the US in the central Pacific, consisting of over 20 volcanic islands and atolls, including Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Molokai: discovered by Captain Cook in 1778; annexed by the US in 1898; naval base at Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese in 1941, a major cause of US entry into World War II; became a state in 1959. Capital: Honolulu. Pop.: 1 211 537 (2000). Area: 16 640 sq. km (6425 sq. miles) Former name Sandwich Islands Abbreviations Ha (with zip code), HI
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| Noun | 1. |  Hawaii - a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islandsdolphin, dolphinfish, mahimahi - large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii) lanai - a veranda or roofed patio often furnished and used as a living room Hawaiian - the Oceanic languages spoken on Hawaii luau - an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment) dolphinfish, mahimahi - the lean flesh of a saltwater fish found in warm waters (especially in Hawaii) Haleakala National Park - a national park in Hawaii including a dormant volcano Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - a national park in Hawaii featuring active volcanoes U.S.A., United States, United States of America, US, USA, America, the States, U.S. - North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776 Hilo - a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii Hawaiian Islands, Sandwich Islands - a group of volcanic and coral islands in the central Pacific malahini - a newcomer to Hawaii macadamia nut, macadamia nut tree, Macadamia ternifolia - small Australian tree with racemes of pink flowers; widely cultivated (especially in Hawaii) for its sweet edible nuts |
| 2. |  Hawaii - the largest and southernmost of the Hawaii islands; has several volcanic peaksHilo - a town in Hawaii on the island of Hawaii Hawaiian Islands, Sandwich Islands - a group of volcanic and coral islands in the central Pacific Mauna Kea - an active volcano on north central Hawaii Island; highest peak in the Hawaiian Islands Mauna Loa - an active volcano on south central Hawaii Island |
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