Honoluluan

noun

ˌhänᵊlˈülən
-nəˈlü- also ˌhōn-
variants or Honolulan
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Honolulu

Word History

Etymology

Honolulu, Hawaii + English -an

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Honolulu was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Honolulu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Honolulu. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

Geographical Definition

Honolulu

geographical name

Ho·​no·​lu·​lu ˌhä-nə-ˈlü-(ˌ)lü How to pronounce Honolulu (audio)
ˌhō-nə-
most populous city, port, and capital of Hawaii population 390,738

Note: Honolulu is located on the island of Oahu.

Honolulan noun

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