Kahuna

/kəˈhuːnə/
noun

In Hawaiian culture, a kahuna is a priest or expert, particularly in religious or cultural practices.

The kahuna conducted the ceremony with great reverence.
Visual representation of "kahuna" - In Hawaiian culture, a kahuna is a priest or expert, particularly in religious or cultural practices.

Often appears as...

  • kahuna of surfing
  • kahuna of finance

Usage tips

Neutral

Hawaiian priest, cultural expert, spiritual leader

noun

Colloquially, 'kahuna' can refer to a person who is in charge or someone with significant influence in a social or professional context.

She’s considered the kahuna of the marketing team.
Visual representation of "kahuna" - Colloquially, 'kahuna' can refer to a person who is in charge or someone with significant influence in a social or professional context.

Often appears as...

  • top kahuna
  • big kahuna

Usage tips

Informal

leader, expert, authority

noun

In Hawaiian culture, a kahuna is a priest or expert, particularly in religious or cultural practices.

The kahuna conducted the ceremony with great reverence.
Visual representation of "kahuna" - In Hawaiian culture, a kahuna is a priest or expert, particularly in religious or cultural practices.

Often appears as...

  • kahuna of surfing
  • kahuna of finance

Usage tips

Neutral

Hawaiian priest, cultural expert, spiritual leader

noun

Colloquially, 'kahuna' can refer to a person who is in charge or someone with significant influence in a social or professional context.

She’s considered the kahuna of the marketing team.
Visual representation of "kahuna" - Colloquially, 'kahuna' can refer to a person who is in charge or someone with significant influence in a social or professional context.

Often appears as...

  • top kahuna
  • big kahuna

Usage tips

Informal

leader, expert, authority

Definition 1 of 2
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Cultural Understanding

Knowing the cultural significance of kahunas enhances one’s respect and interpretation of the term.

In Hawaii, a kahuna is respected for their knowledge.
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Informal Usage

In casual conversations, 'kahuna' can imply someone who is the best at what they do, often in a lighthearted context.

He’s the kahuna of the office, always making decisions.
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Respect and Authority

Using 'kahuna' underscores a person's expertise and authority in a given domain.

The kahuna of data analytics gave a detailed presentation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Understanding

Knowing the cultural significance of kahunas enhances one’s respect and interpretation of the term.

In Hawaii, a kahuna is respected for their knowledge.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

In casual conversations, 'kahuna' can imply someone who is the best at what they do, often in a lighthearted context.

He’s the kahuna of the office, always making decisions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Respect and Authority

Using 'kahuna' underscores a person's expertise and authority in a given domain.

The kahuna of data analytics gave a detailed presentation.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Understanding

Knowing the cultural significance of kahunas enhances one’s respect and interpretation of the term.

In Hawaii, a kahuna is respected for their knowledge.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Informal Usage

In casual conversations, 'kahuna' can imply someone who is the best at what they do, often in a lighthearted context.

He’s the kahuna of the office, always making decisions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Respect and Authority

Using 'kahuna' underscores a person's expertise and authority in a given domain.

The kahuna of data analytics gave a detailed presentation.
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