nvi. Native-born, one born in a place, host; native plant; acquainted, familiar, Lit., land child. Koʻu kamaʻāina, kaʻu malihini, my host, my guest. ʻO wai kou kamaʻāina a laila? Who was your host there? Mamua ke kamaʻāina, mahope ka malihini, first the native-born, then the stranger [often said before legendary battles in deciding who was to strike the first blow]. Ua kamaʻāina au i kō lākou ʻano, I am accustomed to their ways. hoʻo.kama.ʻāina To become acquainted with. E hoʻokamaʻāina! Make yourself at home [said to strangers].