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hula

/ˈhuːlə/ /ˈhulə/

Meanings
noun
A form of chant and dance, which was developed in the Hawaiian Islands by the Polynesians who originally settled there.

Examples :

"My sister learned hula dancing at the community center. "
culture dance tradition music entertainment history

Related Words

Illustration islands

islands noun

/ˈaɪləndz/

A contiguous area of land, smaller than a continent, totally surrounded by water.

"We took a boat trip to visit some small islands off the coast. "

Illustration learned

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

Illustration originally

originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

Illustration community

community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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settled verb

/ˈsɛtl̩d/

To conclude or resolve (something):

"After a long discussion, the committee finally settled the date for the school picnic. "

Illustration family

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

Illustration chant

chant noun

/tʃænt/

Type of singing done generally without instruments and harmony.

"The monks' morning prayer was a simple, powerful chant. "

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center noun

/ˈsɛn.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈsɛn.tɚ/

The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.

"The center of the clock showed the time was 3:00. "

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developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

Illustration dancing

dancing verb

/ˈdæn.sɪŋ/

To move with rhythmic steps or movements, especially in time to music.

"I danced with her all night long."

Illustration sister

sister noun

/ˈsɪs.tə/ /ˈsɪs.tɚ/

A daughter of the same parents as another person; a female sibling.

"My sister is always driving me crazy."

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gatherings noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ /ˈɡæðrɪŋz/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."