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| Language | Expression | English Translation or Definition |
| Hawaiian | malama | preserve, care, care for, caretaker, fidelity, keeper, preservation, maintain, protect, support, tend, to take care of, loyalty, attend. |
| Malagasy | malama | slipping, smooth. |
Source: compiled by the editor from the definition of preservation; see credits. | ||
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