hoʻomana

Hawaiian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ho.ʔoˈma.na/, [ho.ʔoˈmɐ.nə]

Etymology 1

From hoʻo- (causative/simulative prefix) +‎ mana (“spiritual power”).

Verb

hoʻomana(transitive)

  1. to place into a position of authority, to put in power
  2. to worship

Noun

hoʻomana

  1. religion, sect
Derived terms
  • hoʻomana akua kahi (“monotheism”)
  • hoʻomana akua lehulehu (“polytheism”)
  • Hoʻomana Buda (“Buddhism”)
  • Hoʻomana Kalikiano (“Christianity”)
  • Hoʻomana Naʻauao (“Christian Science”)
  • Hoʻomana Palani (“Catholicism”)
  • Hoʻomana Pīhopa (“Episcopalianism”)
  • Hoʻomana Pōʻaono (“Seventh-Day Adventist”)

Etymology 2

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Verb

hoʻomana

  1. (stative) callous

Further reading

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