What does Maori mean?

Definitions for Maori
ˈmaʊ rimaori

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Maorinoun

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

  2. Maorinoun

    the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand

Wiktionary

  1. Maorinoun

    Language of the Maori.

  2. Maorinoun

    Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.

  3. Maorinoun

    Member of the people of New Zealand.

  4. Maoriadjective

    Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.

  5. Etymology: māori, meaning "aborigine", "native", "normal", "ordinary", or "plain".

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  1. maori

    The Maori are the indigenous Polynesian people of New Zealand, known for their rich culture, history, and language. The term "Maori" typically refers to both the people and their language. They are known for their distinct customs, arts, and traditions such as the Haka dance and Ta Moko tattooing. Maori society was historically tribal, with social organization, leadership, and land holding patterns deeply rooted in kinship systems.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Maorinoun

    one of the aboriginal inhabitants of New Zealand; also, the original language of New Zealand

  2. Maoriadjective

    of or pertaining to the Maoris or to their language

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Maori

    mow′ri, or mä′ō-ri, n. a native of New Zealand:—pl. Mao′ris. [A New Zealand word signifying native or indigenous.]

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  2. Moira

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Maori in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Maori in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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