English Explanatory Dictionary

turangawaewae

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. In Māori culture: the place where one belongs or has a right to live; one's own land; also, the sense of freedom, identity, and spiritual connection associated with this place.

Pronunciation

/ˌtuːɹʌŋəˈwaɪwaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-turangawaewae.wav /ˌtuˌɹʌŋəˈwaɪˌwaɪ/ /ˌtuːɹʌŋəˈwɑewɑe/

Word forms

turangawaewae

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori tūrangawaewae, from tūranga (“place to stand, position, site, situation; foundation”) (from tū (“to stand”) + ‑ranga (suffix forming nouns from verbs)) + waewae (“foot; leg; footprint”).

Synonyms

standing place
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