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Hawaii

geographical name Ha·waii \hə-ˈwä-yē, -ˈwä-ˌē also -ˈvä- or -ˈw-; sometimes -yə\

Definition of HAWAII

1
or Ha·wai·ian Islands \-yən\ or formerly Sand·wich Islands \ˈsand-ˌwich\ group of islands cen Pacific belonging to United States
2
island SE Hawaii, largest of the group; chief city Hilo area 4021 square miles (10,455 square kilometers), pop 185,079
3
state of the United States comprising Hawaiian Islands except Midway Islands; annexed 1898, a territory 1900–59 Honolulu area 6471 square miles (16,760 square kilometers), pop 1,360,301
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Rhymes with HAWAII

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HAWAII Defined for Kids

Hawaii

geographical name Ha·waii \hə-ˈwä-(y)ē, -ˈwī-, -ˈw-\

Definition of HAWAII for Kids

2
island, largest of the group
3
state of U.S. consisting of Hawaiian Islands except Midway; capital, Honolulu

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