Atua
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Atua is a noun meaning (chiefly New Zealand) A spiritual being in Polynesian culture; a god or demon.
Meaning
(chiefly New Zealand) A spiritual being in Polynesian culture; a god or demon.
Example Sentences
Nothing was taken from the domain of these atua without respect, propitiation and expressions of gratitude.
Word Forms
- atuas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mata, mana, aumakua, manitou, kachina, kaitiaki.
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