What does Maori mean?
Definitions for Maori
ˈmaʊ rimaori
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Princeton's WordNet
Maorinoun
an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
Maorinoun
the Oceanic language spoken by the Maori in New Zealand
Wiktionary
Maorinoun
Language of the Maori.
Maorinoun
Indigenous people of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Maorinoun
Member of the people of New Zealand.
Maoriadjective
Of, from, or pertaining to the Maori.
Etymology: māori, meaning "aborigine", "native", "normal", "ordinary", or "plain".
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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
Maorinoun
one of the aboriginal inhabitants of New Zealand; also, the original language of New Zealand
Maoriadjective
of or pertaining to the Maoris or to their language
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Maori in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Maori in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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