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What does maori mean?

Updated: 10/24/2023
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11y ago

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The word 'māori' (the macron over the 'a' denoting a long vowel sound or else spelt 'maaori' to again ensure correct pronounciation) simply means:

1. (stative) be native, indigenous, normal, usual, natural, common, fresh (of water), belonging to Aotearoa/New Zealand, freely, without restraint, without ceremony, clear, intelligible.

2. (noun) aboriginal inhabitant.

When asked - "Ko wai koe? Who are you? He aha kē koe? What race are you?" - the answer came back as - "He Māori ahau! I am indigenous! " - alluding to the fact that the person who posed the question did not look like anyone they had seen before!

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"Maori" is the indigenous people of New Zealand and their language. It also refers to their culture, traditions, and customs.

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