Taonga
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taonga is a noun meaning (New Zealand) In Maori culture, any treasured thing, whether tangible or intangible.
Meaning
(New Zealand) In Maori culture, any treasured thing, whether tangible or intangible.
Example Sentences
The islands and fishing grounds that are now a jewel in the crown of tourism were from the earliest days populated and prized by Maori as taonga.
Word Forms
- taongas
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tikanga, koha, waiata, tangihanga, tukutuku, waka.
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