MAORI

Maori

(noun) the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand

Maori

(noun) an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Ma"o*ri, n.; pl. Maoris (. (Ethnol.)

Definition: One of the aboriginal inhabitants of New Zealand; also, the original language of New Zealand.

– a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to the Maoris or to their language.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

18 April 2024

MOTIVE

(adjective) impelling to action; “it may well be that ethical language has primarily a motivative function”- Arthur Pap; “motive pleas”; “motivating arguments”


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