aloha
/əˈloʊə/
interjection
- Used as a greeting or farewell in Hawaii; means both hello and goodbye.
- The flight attendant greeted us with a warm 'Aloha'.
- She waved and said, 'Aloha!' as she left the party.
- Aloha! Welcome to our island.
noun
- A Hawaiian word for love, affection, peace, and compassion; also the spirit of kindness and harmony.
- The concept of aloha is central to Hawaiian culture.
- The festival was filled with aloha as everyone shared food and music.
- He lives his life with aloha, always helping others.