Runanga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Runanga is a noun meaning (New Zealand) A traditional Māori assembly or tribal council.
Meaning
(New Zealand) A traditional Māori assembly or tribal council.
Example Sentences
Ngāi Tahu with education and some familiarity with the Pākehā world exerted pressure on their rangatira and on tribal rūnanga to seek compensation from the Crown for these grievances.
Word Forms
- runangas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include raranga, tangihanga, urupa, waiata, karanga, waka.
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