Aloha

/əˈloʊhɑ/ noun

Definition

A Hawaiian word meaning hello, goodbye, and also expressing love, peace, and compassion toward others.

Etymology

From Hawaiian 'aloha,' a Polynesian word whose exact origin is debated, but it combines concepts of 'alo' (presence) and 'ha' (breath of life) into a philosophy of human connection.

Kelly Says

Unlike most greetings that only mean hello or goodbye, 'aloha' encodes an entire worldview—you're literally wishing someone the presence of life and breath, making it one of the most philosophically rich greetings on Earth.

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