1. a person who was born and raised in Hawaii or has lived there for a long time
Usage: Hawaiian origin; commonly used in Hawaii

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a kamaaina; native to or long-established in Hawaii
Usage: Hawaiian origin

Examples

• She is a kamaaina who has lived on Oahu her entire life.
• The kamaaina residents know all the best local spots.
• As a kamaaina, he understood the island's culture deeply.
• Many kamaaina families have roots in Hawaii going back generations.
• The restaurant offers kamaaina discounts for local residents.
• He moved to Hawaii as a child and is now considered kamaaina.