Molokai

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Definition

Proper noun: * Molokai: An island in the central part of the U.S. state of Hawaii, located in the Pacific Ocean between the islands of Maui and Oahu.

Usage
  • Molokai is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the Hawaiian island. It is typically used in geographical, historical, and cultural contexts.
    • We took a ferry from Maui to Molokai for the day.
    • The history of Molokai includes the Kalaupapa leprosy settlement.
    • Molokai is known for its rural character and tall sea cliffs.
Advanced Usage
  • The name Molokai can be used attributively to describe things originating from or associated with the island.
    • She bought a beautiful Molokai plumeria lei.
    • We learned about traditional Molokai fishing techniques.
Variants and Related Words
  • Molokaiʻi: An alternate Hawaiian spelling of the island's name, often seen in historical or cultural texts to reflect the original Hawaiian language orthography.
  • The Friendly Isle: A common nickname for Molokai, highlighting the character of its community.
Synonyms
  • The Friendly Isle (nickname)
Related Phrases
  • Island of Molokai: A fuller descriptive phrase.
    • The island of Molokai has a population of about 7,000 people.
  • Off the coast of Molokai: A phrase describing a location in the sea near the island.
    • The whales were spotted off the coast of Molokai.
Noun
  1. an island of central Hawaii (between Maui and Oahu)

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