A hapū is a division of a Māori iwi (tribe)—often translated as 'subtribe'. Membership is determined by genealogical descent; a hapū is made up of a number of whānau (extended family) groups.
The literal meaning of the word is "pregnant" which is a metaphor for the genealogical connection that unites the members of the hapū.
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