aropa

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English

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Etymology

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From Anuta aropa, from Proto-Polynesian *qarofa (love). Doublet of aloha and aroha.

Noun

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aropa (uncountable)

  1. A social concept, among the Anutans, of affection and empathy expressed through sharing and cooperation.

Usage notes

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  • Generally italicised as a foreign word.

Anagrams

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