ʻuao

Hawaiian

Alternative forms

  • ʻuwao

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʔuˈao̯/, [ʔuˈwɐo̯]

Verb

ʻuao(transitive)

  1. to intercede, to mediate
  2. to arbitrate, to reconcile
  3. (sports) to referee

Derived terms

  • ʻuao ʻana (“arbitration”)

Noun

ʻuao

  1. arbitrator, mediator
  2. (sports) referee, umpire

Further reading

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