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Word of the day - haole
29th January 2007
If you are “white”, do not be upset if someone calls you a haole. The Hawaiian word “haole” as now used just means “white” or “Caucasian”; it originally meant foreigner. It does not have a negative connotation in itself unless used in a derogatory manner. It is wise to pay attention to the speaker’s tone of voice rather than the word itself.