aroha

British

/ ˈɑːrɒhə /

noun

love, compassion, or affectionate regard

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Etymology

Origin of aroha

Māori

Example Sentences

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At the end of the service, the crowd were offered a simple message in Te Reo Maori: “Aroha, aroha, aroha.”

From The Guardian • Mar. 23, 2019

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