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单词 Pakeha Maori
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Definition of Pakeha Maori in English:

Pakeha Maori

nounPlural Pakeha Maorisˌpɑːkɛhə ˈmaʊri
NZ
  • A New Zealander of European descent who lives as a Maori.

    they became Pakeha Maori, took Maori wives and were given Maori names
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The importance of trade in European goods - particularly muskets - made Pākehā Māori highly prized for their trading skills.
    • A property was purchased from a Pakeha Maori.
    • Maoris may attend Pakeha services and Pakeha Maori services.
    • He took his version of the story from the lips of the old Pakeha-Maori himself.
    • The myths surrounding "Pakeha-Maori" Jack Marmon, who arrived in 1817 as a deserter, have been so picked over it is likely even Marmon's own version is not true in every detail.
    • This is a pakeha-maori name given to the original estate.
    • Meanwhile many Pākehā Māori put clothes aside, and 'took up the mat'.
    • These are the ten most important events in New Zealand history according to general sample of Maori and Pakeha Maori.
    • It's fascinating to read of a contemporary Pakeha Maori.
    • These Europeans "jumped ship" and lived as Pakeha Maori and fell in love with a different way of life.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Maori pakeha 'foreigner' + Maori.

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