Maori
noun
A member of an indigenous people of New Zealand.
The Maori people have a rich cultural tradition.
Often appears as...
- maori culture
- maori language
noun
The Austronesian language spoken by the Maori people.
She is learning Maori at school.
Often appears as...
- speak maori
- learn maori
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
adjective
Relating to the Maori or their language.
He is wearing a traditional Maori tattoo.
Often appears as...
- maori culture
- maori tradition
noun
A member of an indigenous people of New Zealand.
The Maori people have a rich cultural tradition.
Often appears as...
- maori culture
- maori language
noun
The Austronesian language spoken by the Maori people.
She is learning Maori at school.
Often appears as...
- speak maori
- learn maori
Usage tips
Academic,Technical
adjective
Relating to the Maori or their language.
He is wearing a traditional Maori tattoo.
Often appears as...
- maori culture
- maori tradition
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Indigenous Significance
Maori refers to the original people of New Zealand before European settlement.
The Maori have lived in New Zealand for over a thousand years.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Maori is often used to describe aspects that are specifically part of Maori culture.
Traditional Maori carvings are displayed at the museum.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Descriptor
Avoid using 'Maori' to generically describe all indigenous people or cultures.
They participated in a Maori welcoming ceremony called pōwhiri.
Pro Tip 1/3Indigenous Significance
Maori refers to the original people of New Zealand before European settlement.
The Maori have lived in New Zealand for over a thousand years.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Maori is often used to describe aspects that are specifically part of Maori culture.
Traditional Maori carvings are displayed at the museum.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Descriptor
Avoid using 'Maori' to generically describe all indigenous people or cultures.
They participated in a Maori welcoming ceremony called pōwhiri.
Pro Tip 1/3Indigenous Significance
Maori refers to the original people of New Zealand before European settlement.
The Maori have lived in New Zealand for over a thousand years.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Identity
Maori is often used to describe aspects that are specifically part of Maori culture.
Traditional Maori carvings are displayed at the museum.
Pro Tip 3/3Not a Descriptor
Avoid using 'Maori' to generically describe all indigenous people or cultures.
They participated in a Maori welcoming ceremony called pōwhiri.
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community leader brett cowan at kaikoura's point keen seal colony i read on a plaque somewhere that this like rock that we're standing on actually has a big spiritual history also in terms of like maori history most definitely has
Video examples
The Quiet Beauty of...
community leader brett cowan at kaikoura's point keen seal colony i read on a plaque somewhere that this like rock that we're standing on actually has a big spiritual history also in terms of like maori history most definitely has
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Quote examples
Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
Maori get pigeonholed into the idea they're spiritual and telling stories like 'Whale Rider' and 'Once Were Warriors,' quite serious stuff, but we're pretty funny people, and we never really have had an opportunity to show that side of ourselves, the clumsy, nerdy side of ourselves, which is something I am.
Quote examples
Taika Waititi
New Zealander Director
Maori get pigeonholed into the idea they're spiritual and telling stories like 'Whale Rider' and 'Once Were Warriors,' quite serious stuff, but we're pretty funny people, and we never really have had an opportunity to show that side of ourselves, the clumsy, nerdy side of ourselves, which is something I am.
Example 1 of 1
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