Meaning of the word Māori in English
What does Māori mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
Māori
US /ˈmɑːri/
UK /ˈmaʊ.ri/
Noun
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a member of the aboriginal people of New Zealand
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The Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand.
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Many Māori traditions are still practiced today.
2.
the Polynesian language of the Māori people
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She is learning to speak Māori.
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Many place names in New Zealand are derived from Māori.
Adjective
relating to the Māori people or their language
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The museum has a rich collection of Māori artifacts.
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They performed a traditional Māori haka.