English Explanatory Dictionary

whakapapa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Genealogy, as a fundamental principle of Māori culture that is critical in establishing one's identity.

Pronunciation

fäʹ-kə-pä'-pə /ˈfɑːkəˌpɑːpə/ [fakaˈpapa]

Word forms

whakapapa whakapapas

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori whakapapa.

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