More complex and abstract Maori vocabulary covering spirit, society, and philosophical concepts, for an upper-level learner. Front: the Maori word or phrase. Back: English meaning.
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- Wairua
- Spirit, soul
- Mauri
- Life force, essential vitality
- Tapu
- Sacred, restricted, forbidden
- Noa
- Free from tapu, ordinary, unrestricted
- Mana
- Prestige, authority, spiritual power
- Whakapapa
- Genealogy, lineage
- Tikanga
- Customary practice, correct procedure
- Kaupapa
- Purpose, agenda, topic, philosophy
- Rangatiratanga
- Chieftainship, sovereignty, self-determination
- Manaakitanga
- Hospitality, care for others
- Kotahitanga
- Unity, solidarity
- Whanaungatanga
- Kinship, relationship, sense of family connection
- Hinengaro
- Mind, psyche
- Ngākau
- Heart, seat of emotion, inner being
- Wānanga
- Learning, deep discussion, seat of higher learning
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