What does marae mean?
Marae means (archaic) A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure..
Marae
/məˈɹaɪ/ · noun
Meaning
(archaic) A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure..
Definitions by Sense
- (archaic) A Polynesian sacred altar or enclosure.
- (chiefly New Zealand) The courtyard of a Maori wharenui or meeting-house, seen as a cultural and spiritual focal point; (by extension) the buildings and people around it; a spiritual or cultural centre.
Example Sentences
The path ended down by the sea at a crumbling ‘ingot’ of black coral, twenty yards in length & in height two men. ‘A marae, this is called,’ Mr Wagstaff informed me. ‘All over the South Seas you see ’em, I’m told.’
Synonyms for marae
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Word Forms
- maraes
- marai
- morai
Usage Notes
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The path ended down by the sea at a crumbling ‘ingot’ of black coral, twenty yards in length & in height two men. ‘A marae, this is called,’ Mr Wagstaff informed me. ‘All over the South Seas you see ’em, I’m told.’
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