Pakeha
Britishnoun
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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
“Pakeha artists have been lending their support to the language revitalization movement for years, and as someone with global recognition, I knew at some stage I would do the same,” Lorde wrote in an email, referring to non-Maori New Zealanders.
From New York Times
Maori people adapted with the times, writing new tunes highly influenced by Pakeha melodies.
From New York Times
It found a tendency to over-report on Maori child abuse cases, while playing down similar crimes in the European, or Pakeha, community.
From BBC
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
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