whanau

/ ˈfɑːnaʊ /

noun

1. (in Māori societies) a family, esp an extended family

Word History and Origins

Origin of whanau¹

Māori

Example Sentences

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau said she looked forward to sitting down with them and the council to discuss what their vision was for the land's future use.

Read more on BBC

However, Ms Whanau added she was sorry to see that an increase in low-cost housing, which was part of the development, would now be lost.

Read more on BBC

‘When you go out to the island, you know there’s risk,” says Sharon Honatana, another of Maangi’s extended whanau.

Read more on The Guardian

Kumar founded the Melbourne Tautoko Whanau, a pantry that offers food supplied by OzHarvest.

Read more on The Guardian

Many Maoris claim to join as much for whanau, or family, as for money, power or thrills.

Read more on Economist