What does pa mean?
Pa means (colloquial) Father, papa..
Pa
/pɑː/ · noun
Meaning
(colloquial) Father, papa..
Definitions by Sense
- (colloquial) Father, papa.
- (colloquial) Grandpa, grandfather.
- (New Zealand, now historical) A fortified Maori settlement, especially of pre-European times.
- (New Zealand) Any Maori village or settlement; a kainga.
Example Sentences
The very existence of fortified pā was often a sign that those who lived near such complexes sought to discourage attack and wanted to make conflict less likely, not more so.
A pa or Māori defence fortification appears at a height on the hill above the bay.
Synonyms for pa
Antonyms for pa
Related Words
Word Forms
- pas
- pah
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pa?
Common synonyms include da, dad, daddy, papa.
What is the opposite of pa?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pa in a sentence?
The very existence of fortified pā was often a sign that those who lived near such complexes sought to discourage attack and wanted to make conflict less likely, not more so.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.