Definition

Proper noun: Kahoolawe Island is an island located in the south-central part of the U.S. state of Hawaii. It is the smallest of the eight main Hawaiian Islands.

Usage

Kahoolawe Island is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographic location. It is often discussed in historical, cultural, and environmental contexts. * Historically, Kahoolawe Island was used for ranching and as a U.S. Navy bombing range. * The restoration of Kahoolawe Island is a significant cultural project for Native Hawaiians. * Kahoolawe Island is uninhabited due to its harsh environment and past military use.

Advanced Usage

• "The island of Kahoolawe": A common alternative phrasing.
  • Access to the island of Kahoolawe is restricted to protect its cultural sites.
• Used in formal geographic, historical, or political discourse.
  • The Kahoolawe Island Reserve Commission manages the island's preservation.

Variants and Related Words

• Kahoolawe: The most common shortened form, often used interchangeably with "Kahoolawe Island."
  • The channel between Maui and Kahoolawe can be treacherous.
• Kahoʻolawe: The spelling using the ʻokina (glottal stop), which is the correct Hawaiian orthography.

Synonyms

• The Target Island: A historical name used during its time as a bombing range.
• (The) Island: When the context of the Hawaiian Islands is clearly established.
  • Of all the main islands, that one has the most challenging history.

Related Phrases and Contexts

• Kahoolawe Island Reserve: The official protected area encompassing the island.
  • The Kahoolawe Island Reserve was established in 1993.
• Protect Kahoolawe: A phrase associated with the movement to stop the military bombing and restore the island.
  • The "Protect Kahoolawe" movement began in the 1970s.

Noun

1. an island of south-central Hawaii