manuhiri

/ (ˌmɑːnuːˈhiːrɪ) /

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noun NZ

a visitor to a Māori marae

a Māori term for a non-Māori person, seen as a guest in the country

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for manuhiri

Māori

Words nearby manuhiri

manufacture, manufactured gas, manufactured home, manufacturer, manufacturer's agent, manuhiri, manuka, manuka honey, Manukau, manumission, manumit

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