Pakeha
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Pakeha
from Māori
Example Sentences
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America’s history of nuclear testing in the region is referenced by a large-scale lei piece by Niki Hastings-McFall, who is from New Zealand and of Samoan and Pakeha descent.
From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2023
Maori people adapted with the times, writing new tunes highly influenced by Pakeha melodies.
From New York Times • Oct. 17, 2021
Historical issues and socioeconomic disparities between the indigenous Maori and the Pakeha — or New Zealanders of European descent — are slowly being addressed, although a lot remains to be done.
From Washington Post • Mar. 20, 2019
Even now no Maori tribe will sell such spots, and the greedy or inquisitive Pakeha who profanely explores or meddles with them does so at no small risk.
From The Long White Cloud by Reeves, William Pember
He mocks the war-song; but should I see your fall, at least one Pakeha Maori shall raise the tangi; and with flint and shell as of old shall the women lament you.
From Old New Zealand A Tale of the Good Old Times; and A History of the War in the North against the Chief Heke, in the Year 1845 by Maori, A Pakeha
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