Naʻauao
—Learned, knowledge, wisdom
More ʻōlelo
Ao
Moʻokūʻauhau
Hoʻomanaʻo
Awe
Kaukoe
Maiau
Hoʻokō
“We all have wisdom both inherent and acquired. Wisdom and knowledge have been entrusted to us from our kūpuna (elders) and mākua (parents). As another medium of learning, the University of Hawaiʻi provides opportunities to develop and expand our naʻauao through academics and socialization.”
—Isaiah Kaʻauwai, Title IX Coordinator, Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Officer, Kauaʻi Community College
For more information on other elements of the definition and usage, go to the UH Hilo Wehewehe Wikiwiki.
- Related UH News story: Hawaiian language departments launch ʻōlelo of the week, February 1, 2022