hikoi

British

/ ˈhiːkɔɪ /

noun

a walk or march, esp a Māori protest march

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verb

(intr) to take part in such a march

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Etymology

Origin of hikoi

Māori

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hikoi

The protests - known as hikoi - were held in cities including the capital Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch.

From BBC ● May 30, 2024

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